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Judge Andrea Masley of the Supreme Court of New York County rendered a decision in Bldg 44 Developers LLC. v. The Pace Companies of New York LLC, which is highly significant in the area of construction law for two reasons:...more
The NSW Court of Appeal in Roberts Co (NSW) Pty Ltd v Sharvain Facades Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2025] NSWCA 161 has confirmed that, under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)...more
In this Insight, first published in PLC, Shy Jackson considers how settlement agreements, while intended to resolve disputes, can sometimes become the source of further conflict over their interpretation and performance. ...more
When most people think about construction law, they picture contracts, building codes, and zoning disputes, not copyrights and patents. But if you’re in the construction industry, whether you’re a general contractor,...more
With more than 40 years of experience in construction mediations, I’ve seen how early mediator involvement can significantly streamline the resolution process. By engaging a mediator early—before discovery heats up—parties...more
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
In a closely watched order issued July 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida addressed a previously unresolved and critical question under Florida law: whether remediation costs for defective...more
In Matière v ABM, the court found that there was an express obligation of good faith in a number of contracts concerning a joint venture for a subcontracting role in the construction of the HS2 railway. However, it concluded...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
In this Insight, first published in PLC, Partner Shy Jackson considers the JCT's Target Cost Contract, 2024 Edition (TCC 2024), a new addition to its 2024 Edition contract suite that reflects the wider industry trend towards...more
Public utilities, municipalities and other government or quasi-governmental entities are confronted with unique challenges when assessing risks related to dispute resolution. This includes considering how the cost of legal...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
In light of recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump concerning tariffs, countries around the world—including the United States—have been forced to reassess existing trade and contractual frameworks. The construction...more
Construction law in the United States consists of two main bodies of legal rules. The first, federal law, applies to contracts involving the U.S. government and its agencies. The second, state law, applies to pretty much...more
In a recent Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals decision, homeowners who experienced significant property damage from both a fallen tree and inadequate contractor work were left without the protection of Ohio’s Consumer...more
With the recent conclusion of the biannual sprint that is the Texas Legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott has started signing bills, including two that affect the construction industry: one in the area of construction defect...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
Federal construction contracts often involve unforeseen delays. The key question is who is responsible for the resulting costs. A new decision from the ASBCA provides a blueprint for how contractors can maximize recovery...more
Tariffs, trade tensions and material cost escalations are more than just headlines—they are challenges that contractors face every day. In our recent Q&A webinar, we tackled contractors’ pressing questions on protecting...more
Les grands projets d’infrastructure publique font généralement intervenir plusieurs parties prenantes et nécessitent un ensemble complexe de contrats et de sous-contrats. Une approche réfléchie de la négociation et de la...more
Historically, the Boards of Contract Appeals and Courts have reviewed design-builders’ reliance on government-provided conceptual drawings or bridging documents in support of constructive change claims under a reasonableness...more
For construction lawyers, the Battle of the Forms presents a familiar fact pattern. A material supplier/seller provides a potential buyer with a price quote along with its standard terms. The buyer, usually a contractor or...more
House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....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