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Do You Need to Rush to Mediate? Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Interpretation of Multi-Step Dispute Resolution Clause

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Multi-step dispute resolution (MSDR) clauses introduce escalating stages of conflict resolution, which are aimed at promoting settlement prior to engaging in full scale litigation or arbitration. MSDR clauses typically...more

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Significant Changes in Ohio Law for Public Construction Projects

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The Ohio General Assembly made several changes to Ohio law that will impact public construction projects through House Bill 96 (“HB 96”), which is the state’s biennial operating budget. The new law becomes effective on...more

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Universities and the Use of P3s for Housing, Parking, and Other Infrastructure Projects

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Public-private partnerships (P3s) have become an increasingly common model for universities seeking to address their housing, infrastructure, parking and other capital facility needs. Under a P3 arrangement, universities...more

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Major Immigration Raid at Hyundai-LG Battery Plant in Georgia: What Foreign Companies Need to Know

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On Thursday, September 4, 2025, a large-scale immigration enforcement operation took place at the construction site of a Hyundai and LG Energy Solution battery plant in Ellabell, Georgia. This site, adjacent to Hyundai’s...more

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[Webinar] Hot Topics for Ohio Political Subdivisions in 2025: Laying the Groundwork for Successful Development Projects -...

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What separates communities that succeed in economic development from those that fail to win opportunities? This session will highlight real-world case studies of successful economic development projects – both large and...more

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Pennsylvania’s Construction Statute of Repose Under Attack

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For more than 40 years, Pennsylvania’s Construction Statute of Repose (SOR) has given contractors, engineers, and architects the assurance that liability for completed projects eventually comes to an end. That is because,...more

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New California Law Caps Retention for Private Construction Projects

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California has enacted Senate Bill 61 (“SB-61”), a significant piece of legislation that directly impacts owners and developers of private construction projects in the state. Signed into law on July 24, 2025, SB-61...more

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Texas Comptroller Reaffirms Sales Tax on Exempt Construction Services Included in Total Charge

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The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts recently upheld an assessment of additional sales tax on construction services performed between 2014 and 2017. [(Tex. Comptroller of Pub. Accts., Decision No. 118,954, June 10, 2025)]...more

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Colorado American Dream Act: Condominium Construction Defect Procedures

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Colorado’s housing shortage—particularly in the for-sale condominium market—has been driven in part by the high cost and unpredictability of construction defect litigation. In 2025, the General Assembly enacted House Bill...more

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Texas Capitol Report: New Legislation Takes Effect

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The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought forward a series of new laws, including those that took effect on September 1. These changes directly impact how businesses across industries operate, from compliance requirements to...more

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Contractual Clarity is Paramount in Offshore Construction Projects (Pharos v. KML)

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The High Court (TCC) recently handed down a notable decision in Pharos Offshore Group Ltd v Keynvor Morlift Ltd [2025] EWHC 1764 (TCC), emphasising the importance of contractual clarity in offshore construction projects. This...more

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Dubai Overhauls Construction Sector with New Law to Regulate Contracting Activities: What Employers Need to Know—Part 2

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Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas.  The new law introduces important...more

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Show-Cause … Again? Florida Appellate Court Clarifies Key Construction Lien Rule

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In a recent decision, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals clarified the procedure available under Section 713.21(4), Florida Statutes, an important statute in Florida’s Construction Lien Law that impacts the...more

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MA Appeals Court to Weigh New Construction Defect Claims Under Statute of Repose

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An appeal being filed with the Massachusetts Appeals Court (Appeals Court) involving construction defects alleged against a condominium developer has the potential to impact construction and design professionals. As a result...more

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The Legal Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Construction Projects

In today’s global economy, construction projects are more interconnected than ever. Materials, equipment, and skilled labor often come from a variety of domestic and international sources. When any link in this chain breaks...more

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Water Well Construction Committee/Arkansas Department of Agriculture September 10th Meeting Scheduled

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced the next Water Well Construction Committee (“Committee”) will meet on September 10th. The Committee will meet at 9:30 A.M. at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural...more

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Building Smarter: SaaS Agreements in Real Estate and Construction

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The real estate development and construction industry has traditionally been driven by brick, mortar, and manpower. Yet, in today’s market, technology has become just as important a building block as concrete. From...more

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Leveraging New York’s Lien Law: Best Practices for Contractors and Suppliers

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In the dynamic and often contentious world of construction in New York State, securing payment for labor and materials can be a challenge. As disputes over quality, delays, and compensation arise, contractors and suppliers...more

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Illinois Prevailing Wage Trumps Area-Wide Union Contracts & Underlying U.S. DOL Apprenticeship Programs re: Fringe Benefits for...

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Governor Pritzker recently signed yet another amendment to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (“IPWA”). While this latest change does not directly impact non-union/merit shop contractors, it does have an immediate impact on...more

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How to Prepare for 5% Retention in California Construction Contracts

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With Governor Newsom’s signature to Senate Bill No. 61 on July 14, 2025, California joined a growing number of states that have passed legislation to cap the amount of retention that owners, contractors, and subcontractors...more

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August 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Law Update

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Northern District Finds Modified Employer’s Liability Exclusion In Policy Ambiguous - The general contractor for a construction project hired DJ Heating & Cooling to perform HVAC work at the project and Rocker II Drywall...more

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From Dirt to Done: The Case for Rebuilding the Construction Industry—Intelligently

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Construction remains one of the last industries where the product is truly handmade. Even in an age of automation, buildings are assembled by dozens and dozens of trades coordinating on-site—often under immense pressure. When...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 8, 2025

Welcome to our eighth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address tariff volatility, the effect of AI on the construction industry, solar projects in Ohio and Texas, higher education and modular...more

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New York Streamlines CON Requirements for Medical Facility Construction Projects

On August 6, 2025, the New York Department of Health finalized and made effective significant changes to the Certificate of Need (CON) review process for health facility construction projects. The changes amend § 710.1 of...more

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Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again (Trump EO Tracker)

Directs the General Services Administration to prioritize classical and traditional architecture as the preferred style for major federal public buildings, update its policies accordingly, and require architects and design...more

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