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Gray Reed

Weathering the Storm – Part 3: Force Majeure in Construction Contracts

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Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable,...more

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Weathering the Storm – Part 2: Construction Insurance’s Protection Against Natural Disasters

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In the wake of increasingly frequent natural disasters, construction insurance has become more critical than ever. While many stakeholders view insurance as just another project cost, it is actually your first line of defense...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Climate Change and Construction: Top Five Considerations for Owners Before Building

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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

Adams & Reese

Road to Recovery: First Steps for Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster - September 2024

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As you begin to assess the damage from the historic Category 4 Hurricane Helene that struck the Gulf Coast, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. Our firm has extensive experience handling a wide...more

J.S. Held

2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Weather and Natural Disasters

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The growing frequency and ferocity of major weather events and natural disasters have pushed the climate change discussion to the forefront of governments and businesses. Droughts, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and volcanic...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 1)

What follows is a cautionary tale for anyone involved who fails to follow a natural disaster preparedness plan. Taking short cuts and failing to follow agreed upon emergency preparedness plans are a recipe for disaster. While...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights: Issue 5, 2022

Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 1) - What follows is a cautionary tale for anyone involved who fails to follow a natural disaster preparedness plan. Taking short cuts and failing to...more

Kilpatrick

Texas Law: Repair and Remodeling Contracts after a Natural Disaster

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Given the recent tropical systems that have hit Texas including Laura and Beta (who still has not departed), there will undoubtedly be a need for disaster remediation contractors to address some of the damage recently caused....more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Natural Disaster Forces Critical Decisions For Municipalities And Residents

Last year, we wrote a post to mark the sixth anniversary of “Superstorm Sandy,” a Category 1 storm that made landfall in October 2012. We also shared a preview of this year’s series of posts on extreme weather, and its impact...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

“Avoid Groundhog Day – Get An Emergency Response Plan In Place!”

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On Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter. Given the likely bad weather, these six weeks of “down time” are the perfect opportunity for construction professionals to develop,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Practical Tips for Owners and Contractors Impacted By Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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Anyone watching what has happened in Houston, and what is predicted to happen in Florida, immediately thinks about the safety and well-being of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Once the rain stops, the water...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Important Reminder about Construction Claims for Builders and Contractors

In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, we want to remind area builders of the 2011 law that applies to disaster remediation contractors performing work in Texas....more

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