Each March, our team participates in the North Carolina State Construction Conference in Raleigh, where thousands of construction industry members meet to hear about the current “state of the construction industry” in North...more
4/2/2025
/ Building Codes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Funding Opportunities ,
Government Agencies ,
HUBZone ,
Infrastructure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
North Carolina ,
State and Local Government ,
State Budgets
Welcome to our second 2025 issue of The Site Report! In this edition, we address tariff fears in the industry, the use of artificial intelligence in building design, an update on The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act,...more
2/28/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Federal Contractors ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Technology Sector ,
Wind Farm
Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more
12/20/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Centers ,
DBE Program ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OSHA ,
Project Labor Agreements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Mandates ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Repose ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Wage and Hour ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our 11th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from a deep dive...more
11/26/2024
/ 3D Printing ,
Bureau of Labor Statistics ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Deadlines ,
Federal Funding ,
General Contractors ,
Licensing Rules ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
OSHA ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
Unlicensed Contractors ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
Workplace Safety
Just as many national, local and company-specific clean energy and sustainability goals are aiming for carbon reduction or carbon neutrality by certain future dates, such as the U.S. federal government’s target of at least 50...more
11/26/2024
/ 3-D Technology ,
3D Printing ,
Architects ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Energy ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Design Professionals ,
Electricity ,
Engineering ,
Manufacturers ,
Popular ,
Sustainable Projects ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our ninth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
Building Code Legislation Becomes Law -
Why this is important: Senate Bill 166, 2024 Building Code Regulatory...more
10/1/2024
/ 8(a) Program ,
Building Codes ,
Building Standards ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
DBE Program ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Governor Cooper ,
Green Initiatives ,
Heat Exposure ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
OSHA ,
Safety Standards ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Subcontractors ,
Transportation Industry ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our eighth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
Atlantech Decision Enforces Important Lessons About Avoiding Double-Payment Jeopardy in North Carolina...more
8/21/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Charging Stations ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Disputes ,
Drones ,
Electric Vehicles ,
General Contractors ,
Green Buildings ,
Machine Learning ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our seventh issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we address a range of construction issues from potential impacts to OSHA’s authority and issues...more
7/24/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Budget Cuts ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Sector ,
New Regulations ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Reasonable Interpretations ,
Technology Sector ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more
6/13/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Building Codes ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more
5/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
DBE Program ,
Drones ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
NEPA ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Employees ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SBA ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology
Welcome to our fourth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we introduce you to Todd Biddle, Member in...more
4/11/2024
/ American Arbitration Association ,
Arbitration ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bridges ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Manufacturers ,
Mediation ,
Property Damage ,
School Safety ,
Supply Chain
On March 7, 2024, approximately 1,200 members of the construction industry participated in NC’s 43rd State Construction Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. In case you missed the Conference, Spilman attorneys Stephanie...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
3/13/2024
/ Climate Change ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Design-Build ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability
Welcome to our second issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights - The Site Report.
Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more
NY Governor's Veto of Wind Power Bill “Undermines Industry," Critics Say-
“The bill known as the ‘Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act’ has been working its way through the state legislature since April 2023.”
Why...more
12/6/2023
/ Building Codes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Storage ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Licensing Rules ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Solar Farm ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector ,
Unions
Florida’s Construction Lien Law, F.S. 713.001 et seq., was recently amended and includes important changes effective October 1, 2023, about which contractors should know. The following is a brief summary of the changes for...more
10/27/2023
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Liens ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Deadlines ,
Florida ,
General Contractors ,
Liens ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Subcontractors
Lien on Me – Florida Edition 2023 -
Florida’s Construction Lien Law, F.S. 713.001 et seq., was recently amended and includes important changes effective October 1, 2023, about which contractors should know. The following is...more
10/27/2023
/ Beneficial Owner ,
Building Standards ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Liens ,
Construction Project ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
General Contractors ,
Inspections ,
Liens ,
OSHA ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Rural Areas ,
Subcontractors ,
Workplace Safety
Why Preconstruction has Stolen the Project Spotlight -
“Clients are asking for more communication, too, with owners requesting to meet the preconstruction and estimating and management teams before a project begins.” ...more
With the growing emphasis of the use of renewables to reduce the carbon footprint of homes and buildings and tax incentives, there has been a proliferation of solar companies to meet the ever-growing demand for solar energy....more
World’s Largest 3D Printed Building Erected in Florida -
“With a total floor area of more than 10,100 sq ft or about 940 m2, the structure is apparently nearly 50% larger than the previous record-holder in the Middle East,...more
7/5/2023
/ 3-D Technology ,
3D Printing ,
Amazon ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Commercial Buildings ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Projects ,
Engineering ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
Managers ,
Performance Reviews ,
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology Sector
Here are the Top Risks for the Construction and Engineering Sector -
“Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks for the construction and engineering industry, followed by the...more
5/1/2023
/ Airports ,
Banking Sector ,
Building Codes ,
Building Permits ,
Business Interruption ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Content Publishing ,
Defamation ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Engineering ,
Fox News ,
Free Speech ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Libel ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
North Carolina ,
Pennsylvania ,
Real Estate Development ,
Roads ,
Social Media ,
Supply Chain ,
Virginia
The N.C. Building Code Council is required by North Carolina law to reevaluate the building code every six years. In light of climate change legislation enacted in North Carolina on the heels of Governor Cooper’s 2019 Clean...more
What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door -
When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more
4/6/2023
/ 3D Printing ,
Amended Rules ,
Building Codes ,
Business Development ,
Citations ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Florida ,
Highways ,
Labor Regulations ,
Labor Relations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
North Carolina ,
OSHA ,
Pennsylvania ,
Permits ,
Property Owners ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Remote Working ,
State and Local Government ,
Sustainable Projects ,
Unions ,
Workplace Safety
EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing -
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) plans to prioritize its efforts to...more
3/1/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Building Standards ,
Business Entities ,
Buy America ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
Infrastructure ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Joint Venture ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
OMB ,
OSHA ,
Price Inflation ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Section 8(a) ,
Small Business ,
Strategic Enforcement Plan ,
Supply Chain ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report.
Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them -
Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more
1/3/2023
/ 3-D Technology ,
3D Printing ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Drones ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Federal Contractors ,
Infrastructure ,
Inspections ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Popular ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology ,
Unions ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Workplace Safety