The ongoing legal battle over President Trump’s tariffs has taken another not completely unexpected turn, as a federal appeals court has decided to keep the tariffs in effect—at least for now. This decision comes amid a...more
The ongoing legal and political saga surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariffs has taken an expected turn following the U.S. Court of International Trade’s surprise ruling earlier this week. A federal appeals court has...more
Yesterday, May 28, 2025 the U.S. Court of International Trade delivered a landmark decision that could reshape the landscape of American trade policy and presidential authority. The court ruled that President Trump exceeded...more
In my most recent post to the Texas Construction Law Blog, I discussed the correlation between Incoterms and tariffs. As a refresher, Incoterms, short for International Commercial Terms, are a set of standardized trade terms...more
International trade is a complex web of regulations, agreements and logistics. For those whose businesses rely upon international trade two things are certain, (1) tariffs will impact your supply chain and operational costs...more
Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable,...more
Well, Q1 of 2025 ended with a bang and continued the expansion of transactional work for the Gray Reed Construction Team. The announcement of tariffs and feared disruptions in the supply chain certainly created a point of...more
Manufacturing construction is booming across Texas in early 2025, with Samsung’s landmark $17 billion semiconductor facility in Taylor, Texas leading the charge as part of a broader trend concentrated along major metro areas...more
Liquidated damages are intended to provide predictability to the owner and contractor as to the financial consequence of not completing a project in a timely manner. Since liquidated damages are intended to compensate the...more
Manufacturing construction is anticipating an uptick in 2025 with expected domestic economic protections and the continued consumer demand. Texas will remain a hotbed for this activity with continued business relocations,...more
Industrial construction is poised for continued growth in 2025, especially with incoming presidential administration and its anticipated emphasis on domestic economic production. Nowhere will this growth be seen more than in...more
As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s...more
Texas is currently experiencing one of the largest, most significant construction development projects with Samsung Semiconductor Chipmaking Facility in Taylor, Texas. According to a recent article by Justin Sayers, posted in...more
6/4/2024
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Business Development ,
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Hiring & Firing ,
Innovative Technology ,
Manufacturers ,
Microchip Technology ,
Samsung ,
Supply Chain ,
Texas
Surprise, surprise Frisco, Texas is booming with no evidence of slowing down. In line with that growth, the Hillwood Communities Frisco Station development started in 2016 is poised to potentially add approximately 410...more
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Ft Worth Chapter’s monthly membership education luncheon as a prospective member. The educational topic was Cybersecurity and...more
According to a recent ConstructionDive.com article, construction job openings soared in January 2024 marking over a 40% increase from the same period in 2023. Essentially there were approximately 120,000 more construction job...more
As evidenced by the unprecedented arctic weather last week and the resulting fallout, emergency construction services are essential. Freezing temperatures, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters lead to a high...more
Understand and navigate the government’s amplified focus on undocumented workers to protect your business from escalating fines, jail time, delay damages and back-charges
Originally Published on ForConstructionPros.com...more
7/12/2018
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Construction Industry ,
Construction Workers ,
Deportation ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Eligibility Verification ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Form I-9 ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Raids ,
Risk Management ,
Trump Administration ,
Undocumented Immigrants ,
Voluntary Self-Audit
Since at least 2008, Flood, Fire, Famine and Pestilence have ravaged the construction workforce across America. In the downturn, many workers left the industry never to return. Others left the U.S. and have not returned....more
Texas is a hot-bed for construction. In 2016, according to the Virtual Builders Exchange, Texas was second only to New York in construction expenditures, spending $44.4 billion. And there is no sign that the proliferation of...more
Just as the Texas coast assessed the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey’s damage, Hurricane Irma was taking shape in the Atlantic. Fewer than two weeks later, Irma would crash into the Florida Keys. Estimates put Harvey and Irma’s...more
4/5/2018
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Construction Industry ,
Contract Terms ,
Hurricane Harvey ,
Hurricane Irma ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Industry ,
Natural Disasters ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
Rehabilitation and Restoration Plans ,
Risk Management ,
Scope of Work
Bill Deron bought a 100-acre tract next to a creek outside the City of Houston. Deron planned to build a subdivision where some of the homes abut a creek. The other homes would sit about 15 feet higher than the creekside...more
10/25/2017
/ Building Standards ,
Construction Industry ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Duty to Disclose ,
FEMA ,
Flood Insurance ,
Flood Zones ,
Flooding ,
Hurricane Harvey ,
Insurance Industry ,
Land Developers ,
National Flood Insurance Program ,
Natural Disasters ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Statute of Repose
Hurricane Harvey caused severe destruction in Texas with its significant winds and historic rainfall. But Harvey may also prove to be a costly lesson for many project owners and contractors. As Texas begins to focus on...more
As a result of newly enacted Texas Senate Bill 1289, buying American iron and steel is now a requirement on certain public infrastructure projects in Texas. Promoted by President Trump, passed by the Texas Legislature in May...more
Whatever your political views, undocumented workers and the businesses that knowingly or unknowingly employ them are coming under the microscope.
If you compile recent headlines, you’ll know the President has implemented...more
7/17/2017
/ Audits ,
Construction Industry ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Eligibility Verification ,
Form I-9 ,
H-2B ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ,
Immigration Enforcement ,
Raids ,
Trump Administration ,
Undocumented Immigrants