7 Key Takeaways | Ethics in Construction Contract Negotiations and Claims
Artificial Intelligence in Construction Contracts – Evaluating the Risks and Benefits
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 28: Construction Compliance with Joan Moore and Mim Munzel of The Arbor Consulting Group
DE Under 3: OFCCP’s New Revisions & Additions to its Construction Contractor Compliance Audit Tools
Residential Contractor Boot Camp
DE Under 3: OFCCP Resurrects Proposal for Monthly CC-257 Employment Utilization Reports for Construction Contractors
Podcast: Owner’s Outlook: Managing Risks in an Ever-Changing Construction Environment - Diagnosing Health Care
Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors
8 Key Takeaways | Hot Topics in Construction Contracting
The Labor Law Insider: Project Labor Agreements Part II
DE Under 3: OFCCP AAP Verification Portal 'Rules of Behavior', Vaccination Injunction Updates, & Recent Job Scam Alerts
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
Careful Contracting: The Foundation of Every Successful Construction Project - A successful construction project starts long before the first shovel hits the ground. It begins with the contract. As discussed in the...more
Fluency in Incoterms® is helpful for any contractor or materials supplier engaged in international trade. Most recent articles discussing construction and international trade emphasize how tariffs can increase construction...more
In the world of construction, it is essential for both prime contractors and lower-tier subcontractors to carefully manage financial risk when negotiating subcontract agreements. While a party’s ability to distinguish and...more
In the post-COVID world of construction, industry analysts and participants have focused considerable attention on material price escalation concerns and impacts caused by raw material shortages, supply chain issues, and...more
When contemplating advice for contractors or suppliers trying to navigate the current tariff environment, I find President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s wartime advice insightful, “In preparing for battle I have always found that...more
In recent months, changes to tariff laws have had a significant impact on the construction industry. With looming disruptions to global supply chains and material costs rising, there are a number of commercial and legal...more
On June 9, 2025, Oregon enacted Senate Bill 426, a significant new law aimed at protecting construction workers from wage theft by imposing strict joint and several liability on both property owners and direct contractors for...more
In Oregon, unpaid workers can sue their employers directly or file administrative complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor or its state counterpart, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Workers often file...more
The recent ruling in Berkley Insurance Company v. Suffolk Construction Company, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, has highlighted several significant lessons for subcontractors,...more
2025 brought with it many new tariffs, and those tariffs seem to be changing on a near-daily basis. Given this, many in the real estate industry are understandably apprehensive about beginning new projects. Many more are...more
Those familiar with the construction industry know that construction projects are seldom, if ever, completed within the time originally anticipated at the project’s outset. Fortunately, prime contractors and lower-tier...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of April. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law Blog to automatically receive our monthly lien and bond guides, as well as other...more
Disputes are inherent on major subsurface projects. Typically, these disputes arise out of differing subsurface conditions and disagreements about the roles, responsibilities, and risks of the various project participants in...more
Under the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) construction contract delivery method, great care and attention must be given by the owner in setting the GMP, usually done by way of a “GMP Amendment,” following the CM’s submission...more
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) has long warned against the dangers of “renting” a qualifier—where a licensed individual allows their name and license to be used by a construction company without...more
1. COURT UNTANGLES CONSTRUCTION ACT PAYMENT NOTICE PUZZLES - A subcontract dispute required the court to rule on the validity of a payment notice, and a payless notice, under a JCT 2016 design and build subcontract, with...more
Drafting and negotiating subcontracts can be tricky for both general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors are caught in between owners and subcontractors as the ones that will be held responsible for the work...more
The tectonic plates have shifted once again, this time with trade tariff announcements from the incoming Trump administration, sowing the seeds for another potential supply chain disruption event. In times like these owners,...more
If you ask owners, general contractors, or subcontractors how long the warranty lasts that they received or gave on a construction project, they will often tell you that they have a “one year warranty.” However, if the...more
As construction claim lawyers, we are always on the lookout for insurance policies or “bonds” that might satisfy our client’s claim. On federal projects, this includes performance and payment bonds known as Miller Act bonds....more
States have been slowly clawing back at a higher-tier’s ability to withhold payments owed to its lower-tier subcontractors, aiming to protect subcontractors from undue financial hardship and ensure that payment disputes are...more
Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more
Construction projects are often complex endeavors involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant investments. Despite meticulous planning, disputes can arise, posing challenges that require legal expertise...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
1. "Smash & grab" claim + true value claim = one adjudication dispute, or two? A subcontractor resisting enforcement of an adjudication award claimed that the adjudicator had exceeded their jurisdiction....more