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Clocking in with PilieroMazza: DOL Finalizes Landmark Changes to Davis-Bacon Act: What Federal Construction Contractors Need to Know
We recently blogged about New Jersey’s bid protest requirements for procurements solicited under the New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property (DPP) here. As we noted, public procurements by local governmental authorities...more
This summer, California passed significant and much-needed legislation reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), which permits individual employees to sue employers on behalf of themselves, other employees, and the...more
On Nov. 25, 2024, then-President-Elect Donald Trump announced via social media his intention to impose 25 percent tariffs on materials provided by Mexico and Canada, as well as an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese...more
Liens provide a means of recourse for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who have not been paid. In Washington, there are specific disclosure requirements that must be met before a licensed and registered contractor...more
Recent updates to New York’s already complex construction laws require owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors to revisit their construction contracts to ensure compliance with current New York law and...more
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
Industrial construction is poised for continued growth in 2025, especially with incoming presidential administration and its anticipated emphasis on domestic economic production. Nowhere will this growth be seen more than in...more
On January 21, 2025, the Court of Federal Claims issued an order that, in effect, invalidates President Joe Biden’s February 4, 2022 Executive Order (14063) and 48 C.F.R. Subpart 22.5, Use of Project Labor Agreements for...more
The recent Florida appellate case of Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga provides an important lesson regarding damages for construction defects – that damages for construction defects must be proven based on costs of...more
OSHA enforces almost 1,000 standards and tens of thousands of individual regulations related to General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and other industries. Once again, OSHA released its preliminary data for the top ten...more
Ask anyone with experience on construction projects, particularly large, complex “mega-projects,” and they will tell you that disputes are an expected part of doing business. It is rare that these projects come in on schedule...more
Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have been controversial in the construction industry. On January 21, 2025, the United States Court of Federal Claims issued a ruling in MVL USA, Inc. et al. v. The United States that found that...more
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on Nov. 25, 2024, that it is reinstating a monthly employment data reporting requirement for construction contractors beginning April 15, 2025....more
On January 20, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order EO 25-13 declaring a statewide emergency regarding the inbound winter weather system, moving across the newly designated Gulf of America, which is expected...more
Historically in California, professional negligence cases were limited to parties who had contracted with each other. The theory was that if a professional didn't have a contract with the plaintiff, then the professional did...more
Under the Michigan Occupational Code, residential building, maintenance and alteration contractors must be licensed to perform certain types of work. The Michigan Supreme Court held in Stokes v. Millen Roofing, 649 N.W.2d 371...more
In this Insight, first published in PLC, Natalie Wardle reflects on the FIDIC International Contract Users' Conference 2024 held in London in December and the new contracts and standard clauses that FIDIC is currently working...more
As President-elect Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the construction industry must anticipate shifts in trade policy, particularly concerning tariffs. These changes are expected to have significant implications...more
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 966 sets forth the rules governing summary judgment proceedings in state court. The provisions in Article 966 are highly technical and courts require strict compliance with them...more
On December 18, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order No. 24-31 (the “PLA Executive Order”). Under the order, Governor Kotek directed state agencies to require Project Labor Agreements (“PLAs”) for nearly...more
On December 19, 2024, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board unanimously approved a proposal to make permanent amendments to its regulation regarding occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in the general industry...more
President-Elect Donald Trump's career in construction and development has made many believe that he will be a champion for the construction and infrastructure sectors in his second term. While we don't know the future, we can...more
Whether public or private, large infrastructure projects involve complex risk and resource management. Project owners must first identify, describe and mitigate design, construction, financing and operational risks, and then...more
In 2024, many real estate developers pressed pause on new projects. Interest rates for multifamily loans were too high and the office market was still recovering from “work from home,” at least in the Pacific Northwest (where...more
Following Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order to assist those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, on Monday, LA Mayor Karen Bass issued her own emergency Executive Order designed to expedite the...more