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Who Owns the Leak? Condominium Repair Responsibility When the Envelope Fails (Properties Magazine)

When a building envelope fails, whether from natural disaster, construction defect, or wear and tear, the first dispute in a condominium setting may not be, “What failed?” It may be, “Who owns the problem?” Is the...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Major Reforms to Victoria’s Security of Payment Act have now come into effect: What you need to know

Major reforms to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (Vic) came into effect on 15 April 2026. The reforms overhaul key aspects of the security of payment regime and represent the most...more

Holland & Knight LLP

California Expands 5 Percent Retainage Cap to Private Construction Projects

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Recent updates to California law impose new limitations on retainage for private construction projects. Under the updated California Prompt Payment Act, retainage on private works is now capped at 5 percent of the contract...more

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California’s DBE Recertification Deadline Is Here: What Contractors Need to Do By April 16

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) has created months of uncertainty for contractors, agencies, and certified firms trying to understand what comes next for the DBE program and goals on federally...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Still Striking After All These Years: What the Sixth Circuit’s Back-to-Back Rieth-Riley Decisions Mean for Employers

There must be “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” And yet, some disputes have a way of sticking around. The labor conflict between Rieth-Riley Construction Company and Local 324 of the International Union of Operating Engineers...more

Ankura

Shared Goals, Superior Results: Using CIAs to Minimize Disputes and Unlock Value in Construction Claims

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Large construction projects often involve layered contractual relationships, pass‑through claims, and competing commercial interests. When disputes arise, the default approach is frequently adversarial — prime contractors and...more

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The Docuswamp: Construction Litigation AI and the Future of Discovery

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A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Please - As in-house counsel, I had a rule: on the first substantive call with my outside lawyer, I wanted two things: (1) the projected cost to litigate through written...more

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Minnesota Court Clarifies Post-Fire Restoration Work is Not Necessarily an "Improvement"

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On April 13, 2026, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a precedential decision in Haire-Cochran v. 24 Restore, Inc., reversing a district court's dismissal of claims against a restoration company and clarifying an important...more

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Structuring Considerations for Mexico's Newly Approved Infrastructure Law

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The Mexican Congress approved on April 7, 2026, the new Law for the Promotion of Investment in Strategic Infrastructure for Welfare Development (Ley para el Fomento de la Inversión en Infraestructura Estratégica para el...more

Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP

[Hybrid Event] 18th Annual Construction Procurement Seminar for Public Entities in Ohio - May 14th, Dublin, OH

This full-day seminar, specifically designed for Ohio public owners, covers the project delivery methods available for public construction projects, as well as requirements and best practices for administering procurement...more

Saiber LLC

The Saiber Construction Law Column: March 2026

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A core legal principle that dates to Roman times provides, “ignorantia juris non excusat” – Ignorance of the law is no excuse! In other words, the law imputes knowledge of all laws to all people in a jurisdiction where a...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Not All Work Will Extend the Lien Period

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Contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and labourers in Alberta typically have only 60 days after completing the last work on a project to register a construction lien. This period is extended to 90 days for concrete work and...more

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Washington Governor Ferguson Signs Key Employment Bills Into Law

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson recently signed bills that will affect labor and employment law in areas such as reductions in force, pregnancy accommodations, noncompete agreements, traditional labor relations, and...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Requirements for structural stability and decommissioning costs for wind turbines

In a decision issued at the end of last year (OVG Niedersachsen, 12 December 2025 – 12 MS 43/24), the Higher Administrative Court of Lower Saxony (OVG Niedersachsen) commented on the requirements for decommissioning bonds...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Withdrawal Liability Pitfalls for Construction Industry Employers

Employers in the construction industry often use union employees subject to collective bargaining agreements. With collective bargaining agreements, contributions to multiemployer pension funds are common, potentially...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

DOL $596K Recovery, 3-Year Debarment Highlights Davis-Bacon Compliance Risks for Construction Contractors

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An investigation by the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL WHD) recently found that J. Solano HVAC LLC (the Company), a subcontractor on two Washington, D.C. affordable housing projects, willfully violated the...more

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Commercial Roofing Systems: Materials, Lifespan, and Engineering Strategies for Low-Slope Roof Performance

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Commercial/industrial building owners, asset managers, insurers, and facilities leaders responsible for capital planning and risk mitigation, as well as architects, roofing contractors, consultants, adjusters, and real...more

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Key Takeaways From Oregon’s 2026 Legislative Session

The Oregon legislature’s 2026 session adjourned on March 6, 2026. Several labor and employment law–related bills were proposed, and a handful of measures were enacted. Below is a summary of the key laws that Oregon employers...more

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GCC Branded Residences: Legal Architecture and Next Generation Designs

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We are pleased to share our latest article on GCC Branded Residences, examining the legal architecture, structural fault lines and next generation designs for branded residence projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. ...more

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Breaking Ground On New California Public Works Prevailing Wage Requirements

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As of January 1, 2026, AB 889 bulldozed California’s Prevailing Wage law, which impacts public works employers—including public agencies, the contractors that work for them, and private owners and developers whose projects...more

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Self-Healing Infrastructure Could Pave the Road to the Future

A single hairline crack in a bridge deck can seem insignificant. But left undetected, minor cracks and fissures expand, water seeps in, steel corrodes and repair costs start to increase. This risk multiplies across thousands...more

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New California Statutes Reshape Retainage and Payment Practices in Private Construction Contracts

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Effective January 1, 2026, two groundbreaking California statutes will significantly impact private construction contracts executed after this date. The first, California Civil Code § 8811, imposes a strict five percent (5%)...more

K&L Gates LLP

In-House Counsel Ask the Questions: Infrastructure Arbitration Worldwide

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As part of Paris Arbitration Week 2026, our firm proudly hosted a lively and forward-looking session titled “In-House Counsel Ask the Questions: Infrastructure Arbitration Worldwide.” The discussion brought together senior...more

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What Happens in Delaware When a Structure Collapses?

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A parking garage collapse in South Philadelphia this week is a stark example of how quickly a structural failure can escalate, from a localized incident to a serious safety event with legal consequences....more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

New York Lien Law and “Creative” Liens: When Your Client Tries to Lien for Showering and a Barbecue

mAs construction attorneys, we often come across exaggerated mechanic’s liens and sometimes “creative” liens. We also know that Lien Law § 3 is our north star, protecting those who perform labor or furnish materials for...more

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