Welcome to our sixth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address Pennsylvania and Amazon's newest data center project, one of North Carolina’s largest-ever economic development announcements, how the...more
8/6/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Data Centers ,
DBE Program ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Energy Projects ,
Hydrogen Power ,
Machine Learning ,
Nuclear Power ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
SBA ,
Section 8(a) ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power
Welcome to our seventh issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address direct v. consequential damages in Florida, how the OBBB will fuel construction projects, China's construction of the world's largest...more
7/30/2025
/ Architects ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Design Defects ,
Design Professionals ,
Design-Build ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Engineering ,
Federal Funding ,
Hydropower ,
Offshore Wind ,
Power Plants ,
State and Local Government
Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11,...more
7/30/2025
/ Architects ,
Breach of Contract ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Damages ,
Design Defects ,
Design Professionals ,
Engineering ,
Florida ,
Remediation ,
Third-Party Liability
The Court of Appeals’ opinion in N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. v. Young, (No. COA24-594) addresses how a court is likely to assess the duty to defend and the duty to indemnify under an insurance contract, and the interplay...more
6/16/2025
/ Appeals ,
Commercial Buildings ,
Commercial Contracts ,
Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Declaratory Judgments ,
Duty to Defend ,
Duty to Indemnify ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Indemnity ,
Independent Contractors ,
Insurance Claims ,
Insurance Litigation ,
North Carolina ,
Property Owners ,
Temporary Employees ,
Volunteers ,
Workplace Injury
Welcome to our fifth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address North Carolina's insurers' duties, the increases and decreases in construction for renewable energies, construction and tariffs, and the...more
Welcome to our fourth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address the impact of tariffs, the AI revolution, the use of drones, an update on the universal reciprocity law, examining issues with office to...more
The Retreat at Charleston National Country Club Home Owners Ass’n, Inc. v. Winston Carlyle Charleston National, LLC, S.C. App. Case No. 2021-001050, Opinion No. 6099 (Feb. 12, 2025) Key Takeaways: Case Summary (for those of...more
4/2/2025
/ Appeals ,
Breach of Contract ,
Collateral Estoppel ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Contract Disputes ,
General Contractors ,
Indemnity ,
Subcontractors ,
Subcontracts ,
Summary Judgment
Each March, our team participates in the North Carolina State Construction Conference in Raleigh, where thousands of construction industry members meet to hear about the current “state of the construction industry” in North...more
4/2/2025
/ Building Codes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Funding Opportunities ,
Government Agencies ,
HUBZone ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
North Carolina ,
State and Local Government ,
State Budgets
Welcome to our third issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address new case law impacting contract provisions in South Carolina, construction-related pricing and tariffs, the new administration's effect on...more
4/2/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Data Centers ,
Employee Mobility ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Machine Learning ,
NLRA ,
NLRB ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OSHA ,
Pay Transparency ,
Subcontractors ,
Tariffs ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration ,
Wage and Hour
Welcome to our second 2025 issue of The Site Report! In this edition, we address tariff fears in the industry, the use of artificial intelligence in building design, an update on The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act,...more
2/28/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Federal Contractors ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Technology Sector ,
Wind Farm
Welcome to our second issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter.
For those of you with an interest in the Corporate Transparency Act, Brienne Marco and Joe Unger report that the recent injunction...more
2/27/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Data ,
Bots ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Centers ,
Data Privacy ,
Electronic Devices ,
Energy Sector ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Public Schools ,
Ransomware ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Third-Party
Welcome to our first 2025 issue of The Site Report! As we begin the new year, we look forward to bringing you insight into the myriad of legal, technological, code and other changes impacting the construction industry. In...more
2/3/2025
/ American Bar Association (ABA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Form I-9 ,
General Contractors ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more
12/20/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Centers ,
DBE Program ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OSHA ,
Project Labor Agreements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Mandates ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Repose ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Wage and Hour ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our 11th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from a deep dive...more
11/26/2024
/ 3D Printing ,
Bureau of Labor Statistics ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Deadlines ,
Federal Funding ,
General Contractors ,
Licensing Rules ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
OSHA ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
Unlicensed Contractors ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
Workplace Safety
Just as many national, local and company-specific clean energy and sustainability goals are aiming for carbon reduction or carbon neutrality by certain future dates, such as the U.S. federal government’s target of at least 50...more
11/26/2024
/ 3-D Technology ,
3D Printing ,
Architects ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Design Professionals ,
Electricity ,
Engineering ,
Manufacturers ,
Popular ,
Sustainable Projects ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our 10th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from the use of...more
11/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Heat Exposure ,
Job Ads ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OFCCP ,
OSHA ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Scams ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology ,
Workers' Compensation Claim
Welcome to our ninth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
Building Code Legislation Becomes Law -
Why this is important: Senate Bill 166, 2024 Building Code Regulatory...more
10/1/2024
/ 8(a) Program ,
Building Codes ,
Building Standards ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
DBE Program ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Governor Cooper ,
Green Initiatives ,
Heat Exposure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
OSHA ,
Safety Standards ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Subcontractors ,
Transportation Industry ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our eighth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
Atlantech Decision Enforces Important Lessons About Avoiding Double-Payment Jeopardy in North Carolina...more
8/21/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Charging Stations ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Disputes ,
Drones ,
Electric Vehicles ,
General Contractors ,
Green Buildings ,
Machine Learning ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our seventh issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we address a range of construction issues from potential impacts to OSHA’s authority and issues...more
7/24/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Budget Cuts ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Sector ,
New Regulations ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Reasonable Interpretations ,
Technology Sector ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more
6/13/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Building Codes ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more
5/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
DBE Program ,
Drones ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
NEPA ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Employees ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SBA ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology
Welcome to our fourth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we introduce you to Todd Biddle, Member in...more
4/11/2024
/ American Arbitration Association ,
Arbitration ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bridges ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Manufacturers ,
Mediation ,
Property Damage ,
School Safety ,
Supply Chain
On March 7, 2024, approximately 1,200 members of the construction industry participated in NC’s 43rd State Construction Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. In case you missed the Conference, Spilman attorneys Stephanie...more
Welcome to our third issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In honor of last week’s Women in Construction Week, last Friday’s International Women’s Day, and Women’s History...more
3/13/2024
/ Climate Change ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Design-Build ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability
Welcome to our second issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights - The Site Report.
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more