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DE Under 3: OFCCP’s New Revisions & Additions to its Construction Contractor Compliance Audit Tools
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The Labor Law Insider: Project Labor Agreements Part II
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Construction Webinar Series: Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance
Construction Webinar Series: Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two
Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part One
Design-Build: Everything That Was Old Is New Again
Prompt Payments: How CASPA and Other State Laws Afford Contractors Protections
Law Brief: Lien Times: Securing Mechanics Liens for Preconstruction Services
Benefits of a Stop Notice for Construction Contractors
In light of recent disputes, international construction firms are rethinking how they draft force majeure and price escalation provisions to better address tariff-induced cost increases. While traditional force majeure...more
Effective July 1, 2025, Chapter 2025-140, Laws of Florida, titled an “Act Relating to Construction Regulations,” enacted House Bill 683. This bill makes several changes to Florida’s construction laws, including requirements...more
The Utah Court of Appeals delivered a significant ruling – including its length, approximately 12,500 words – underscoring the critical importance of adhering to contract provisions, particularly regarding payment terms in...more
Constructing a hotel is a complex endeavor that requires meticulous planning and execution to meet the expectations of both the developer and the flag. One of the critical aspects of this process is ensuring that the...more
GRSM’s Construction Group is pleased to publish the latest issue of our Construction Law Update, a quarterly take on trends of interest to design professionals, contractors, and developers throughout the country....more
Changes to the Florida Condominium Act have become as inevitable as death and taxes. Each year there seems to be a new "condo bill." This year’s sampling, HB 913, is another comprehensive bill that also impacts property...more
A reverse build-to-suit is a specialized real estate mechanism where the tenant develops and builds out the leased property to support the tenant’s use. This is a “reverse” of the common build-to-suit model, where a landlord...more
“Tariffs are only part of the uncertainty in the market right now. Many clients, even those with entitled projects, have told me over the past several months that they were pausing on new construction due to interest rate...more
This article continues a series offering practical guidance to developers, owners, and project teams on how to proactively harmonize American Institute of Architects (AIA) construction documents with the broader contractual...more
As the Trump Administration’s tariffs are now in effect, owners, developers, and contractors managing pending construction projects face questions about who is ultimately responsible for impacts (both time and cost) resulting...more
What’s the deal with inflation and interest rates? Inflation has been, unfortunately, a hot topic as of late. In the wake of COVID-19, inflation has caused rising prices and unpredictable market conditions that affect...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February....more
As the start of 2025 has already shown with the destructive Los Angeles wildfires, the impact of climate change on businesses and homes can be devastating. Many owners and construction contractors were already grappling with...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
Whether public or private, large infrastructure projects involve complex risk and resource management. Project owners must first identify, describe and mitigate design, construction, financing and operational risks, and then...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of January. Lien and Bond Claim Notices and Filings Required by: January 15, 2025...more
1. DOES A D & B CONTRACTOR HAVE TO CHECK THE ER DESIGN? A design and build contractor may agree to complete the design of a project but does that responsibility extend to checking the design in the Employer's...more
Like similar regimes in other States, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (VIC) (“Victorian SOPA”) was intended to reduce insolvency in the construction industry and enhance cash flow for...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of December....more
On March 7, 2024, the Utah Supreme Court issued its decision in Sunstone Realty Partners X LLC v. Bodell Construction Company (2024 UT 9). The decision provides a cautionary tale for parties to a construction contract who may...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of November....more
Major residential condominium construction has seen a decade-plus lull, due in part to an onerous warranty statute applicable only to condos. The Washington State Legislature significantly changed that statute in 2019, and...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of October. ...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
California law requires cities and counties to regularly plan for new housing development and to prepare and adopt housing elements that formalize these plans. For those cities and counties that fail to adopt housing elements...more