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Survol du nouveau projet de loi 216 de l’Ontario visant à modifier la Loi sur la construction

Le 6 novembre 2024, la Loi de 2024 visant à bâtir l’Ontario pour vous (mesures budgétaires) (le « projet de loi 216 ») a reçu la sanction royale. Le projet de loi 216 apporte plusieurs modifications à la Loi sur la...more

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Preventing and Resolving Construction Disputes: Types of Insurance in Construction Contracts

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Key Insurance Types for Construction - Construction projects often involve numerous risks, but various insurance policies are designed to mitigate these....more

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Understanding Developer Liability for Maintenance and Defect Costs After Property Handover

When investing in off-plan properties, especially in jointly owned properties in Dubai, understanding a developer's responsibility for maintenance and defect rectification post-handover is crucial. Dubai Law No. 6/2019 on the...more

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Significant Reforms on the Horizon for Security of Payment in Victoria’s Construction Industry

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Like similar regimes in other States, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (VIC) (“Victorian SOPA”) was intended to reduce insolvency in the construction industry and enhance cash flow for...more

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The Impact of Florida’s Construction Zones on Car and Truck Accidents

Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the United States, with a booming population, expanding urban areas, and significant infrastructure projects constantly underway. While construction zones are essential for...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Put Up or Shut Up: Court Grants Summary Judgment for Steel Sub in Price Escalation Clause Dispute

An Illinois federal court ruled in favor of steel subcontractor Nucor in its contract dispute with Direct Steel. The project involved the construction of pre-engineering metal buildings for the Army Corps of Engineers. The...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Modèle de conception-construction progressif et ententes de codéveloppement au Canada : cinq considérations clés

Les grands projets d’infrastructure, qu’ils soient publics ou privés, impliquent une gestion complexe des risques et des ressources. Les donneurs d’ouvrage doivent cibler, qualifier et atténuer les risques de conception, de...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New York State Contractor Registration Deadline Looms at Year-End

Contractors and subcontractors who perform work on public projects and certain private projects in New York State must register with the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) by December 30, 2024, as required by Section...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Colorado Decision Results in Major Changes for Public and (Possibly) Private Construction Professionals

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals sent ripples through the Colorado construction industry. In Ralph L. Wadsworth Constr. Co., LLC v. Reg’l Rail Partners et al. the Court of Appeals interpreted Colorado’s Public Works Act to...more

DarrowEverett LLP

The ABCs of AIA Contracts: Legal Considerations

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Whether you love them, hate them or this is your first-time hearing of them, the AIA form document set, created by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), are the most widely used forms in the construction industry today....more

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Feds Focus on Construction Industry Harassment Again with New Guide for Federal Contractors: 7 Key Takeaways

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The federal contractor watchdog is hammering down on harassment in the construction industry, in a follow-up to a report from civil rights officials last year on industry-wide issues involving allegations of harassment. The...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Recent administrative guidance hints at tax accounting priorities heading into 2025

IRS LB&I has updated several pieces of administrative guidance, including a notice regarding the transition period for complying with increased substantiation requirements for research credit refund claims and two practice...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Navigating the Virginia Public Procurement Act: Essential Claim Deadlines and Pitfalls

Nearly all construction contracts contain terms dictating when and how a contractor must pursue claims for contractual relief. However, these terms are not always strictly enforced. A contractor’s failure to timely submit a...more

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OFCCP Releases Guide to Combating Harassment in Construction Industry

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On November 21, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a guide intended to assist federal contractors in fighting harassment in the construction industry. As the federal government has made major...more

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Design Responsibility: The Need for Clarity

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In this Insight, Shy Jackson and Rebecca Maxwell consider what we can learn from the case of Workman Properties Ltd v Adi Building & Refurbishment Ltd [2024] EWHC 2627 (TCC) which provides a salient reminder of the importance...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (12/4/24) – Highest Rate of Office Conversions, Lending Caps for Fannie Mae and Freddie...

In our latest roundup, infrastructure-related ballot initiatives, U.S. Green Building Council’s success stories, support for sustainable building, and more!...more

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Damage Assessment & Scope Development in the Property Claims Management Process

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Introduction: Overview of Site Inspections & Scope Development - Construction consulting experts are often engaged by insurance companies, attorneys, or others to assess reported damage to property and determine the scope...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

The Most Beautiful Word? What to Expect from, and How to Prepare for, President-Elect Trump's Proposed Tariffs

With the presidential election in the rearview mirror, a new administration incoming, and a new year on the horizon, it's natural to wonder what 2025 may bring. In a speech to the Economic Club of Chicago on October 15, now...more

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Choice of Law and Federal Preemption: Why Texas Law May Not Govern Your Texas Project Despite the Home Rule Statute

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When entering into construction contracts, the question of which state’s laws will govern is a pivotal consideration. Choice of law has real-world implications for how construction disputes are resolved. Different states have...more

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Harnessing AI in Construction Contracts: Key Insights for Defense Attorneys

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Initially, legal research was labor-intensive, involving stacks of books and manual updates. The advent of platforms like Westlaw and Lexis significantly reduced research time. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents...more

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OFCCP Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Data Reports starting April 2025

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OFCCP announced it is reinstating a monthly reporting requirement (CC-257 Report) for federal construction contractors, nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. Beginning April 15, 2025, covered construction contractors must...more

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OFCCP Says New Monthly Employment Data Reports Will Start With March 2025

On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that its planned new monthly employment data collection form for federal contractors and subcontractors...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in December 2024: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of December....more

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Preventing and Resolving Construction Disputes: Types of Damages in Construction Contracts

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Construction projects are complex and, when issues arise, it’s crucial to understand the different types of damages and how they are calculated. Whether you’re an owner or contractor, knowing the types of damages you may...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Don’t Put Too Much on Your Plate: Practical Advice for Thanksgiving (and Drafting a Complaint)

It’s that time of year again when we Americans stop and give thanks for all that has been provided to us by gathering with friends and family to gorge ourselves on food. The traditional Thanksgiving meal, at least where I am...more

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