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Design-Build Requirements in North Carolina

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The presentation featured insights from Alex Ferri, a litigation attorney who assists construction industry clients with general litigation matters throughout all phases of the process—from investigation and pleading to...more

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How should construction contracts approach potential tariffs?

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As an initial primer: tariffs typically work as a tax, charged on goods purchased and imported to the United States from a foreign country. The tariff is charged as a percentage on the price paid for the foreign good. Tariffs...more

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[Podcast] Federal Construction Contracts: Lessons from the Framaco Case

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In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Cara Sizemore breaks down recurring issues in construction contracting, such as delays, change requests, and conflicting specifications, through the lens of recent...more

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Construction Chronicles: OFCCP’s Updated Scheduling Letter Brings New Compliance Challenges

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released its new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for federal construction contractors subject to Executive...more

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[Webinar] Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 2: Construction and Workforce Issues - June 27th, 2:00 pm...

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In the second installment of our three-part webinar series, join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg, Jessica duHoffmann, and Sarah Nash as they explore common FCA triggers often encountered by federal construction contractors and...more

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[Webinar] Construction Roundtable: Top 4 Legal Risks for Federal Construction Contractors - May 17th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Construction firms face a myriad of legal risks throughout a project’s life cycle. From compliance obligations to managing disputes, don’t miss this insightful discussion on the top 4 legal risks facing contractors working in...more

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[Webinar] Update on DOT’s DBE Program for Construction Contractors - October 19th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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With both the Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act bringing billions of dollars in new funding to state and local infrastructure projects, the contracting community is focusing its attention on DOT’s...more

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Construction Webinar Series: Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance

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A fundamental goal of federal contracting is to provide greater market access to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through performance on government contracts. Construction contractors have an important role...more

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[Webinar] Construction Series: Construction Contractors: Considerations in Subcontracting Plans and OFCCP Compliance - January...

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A fundamental goal of federal contracting is to provide greater market access to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals through performance on government contracts. Construction contractors have an important role...more

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Construction Webinar Series: Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA

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The Department of Justice settled and obtained judgments in excess of $2.2 billion for false claims against the government last year. And the False Claims Act (FCA) remains an effective enforcement tool about which federal...more

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[Webinar] Construction Series: Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA - November 9th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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The Department of Justice settled and obtained judgments in excess of $2.2 billion for false claims against the government last year. And the False Claims Act (FCA) remains an effective enforcement tool about which federal...more

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[Webinar] The Government Construction Contract Transition: Making the Plunge from Commercial to Government Work - February 18th,...

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Given the slowdown of construction activity, there is an inevitable uptick in government contract activity. Contractors who are entering into the government contract arena need to know the complex rules and regulations in...more

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GAO Rejects Contractor's Use of AIA Bid Bond for Federal Project

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As all construction contractors know, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) provides a series of nearly 200 industry standard consensus forms that define the relationships and terms involved in design and construction...more

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COVID-19 Construction Alert: Force Majeure and Notice Provisions in Construction Contracts Take Center Stage in the Age of...

Before the advent of COVID-19, nobody paid much attention to force majeure clauses in construction contracts. These clauses were often boilerplate provisions, tucked away in the general conditions part of the contract...more

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Construction Project Team Considerations Regarding COVID-19

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Construction project impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching and continuing to evolve. While every project must be considered individually, below are some issues for construction project team consideration....more

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What Construction Contractors and Owners Should Do, Today, to Prepare for the Possible Effects of Novel Coronavirus on their...

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As novel coronavirus has spread from China to Europe, the United States and around the globe, it has begun to have a debilitating impact on world markets, manufacturing, distribution, supply chains, and the workforce in...more

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Focus on Military Readiness Means More Construction Work on Military Bases: Are Contractors Ready to Compete and Perform?

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The United States military is the most powerful warfighting force in world history. But Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis made a stark observation in the 2017 National Defense Strategy: Without sustained and predictable...more

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If it Walks Like a Duck - Construction Management at Risk Contracts a Risky Move for Cities

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A growing number of Minnesota cities may be violating the competitive bidding laws by awarding construction management at risk (CM at risk) contracts for new facilities. With few exceptions, cities and other public...more

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Arizona Contractors Confront Cardinal Change

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The Cardinal Change Doctrine - The “cardinal change doctrine” is a legal theory pursuant to which a contractor who is presented excessive, cumulative or otherwise material contract change orders has the right to...more

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