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Project Labor Agreements Expanded to More Public Construction in New Jersey

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In one of his final official acts, on January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the state’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA) statute, N.J.S.A. 52:38‑1 et seq. The amendment allows...more

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Le gouvernement fédéral déploie sa politique « Achetez canadien »

Contexte Comme annoncé dans Le budget de 2025 : Un Canada fort, le gouvernement du Canada a déployé sa politique « Achetez canadien » (la « Politique ») en introduisant un cadre général et diverses politiques qui sont entrés...more

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BGH Affirms Admissibility Of Neighboring Heritable Building Rights (Nachbarerbbaurechte)

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The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has confirmed that cross‑parcel or “neighboring” heritable building rights constitute a permissible legal structure, abandoning its jurisprudence. These rights are still valid...more

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California Construction’s New Era: Comply with Mandatory Dispute Resolution Process or Risk a Work Stoppage

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Beginning January 1, 2026, California has a new mandatory statutory procedure governing private construction disputes, and failure to comply may give contractors the right to suspend work without penalty. The new law provides...more

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UK Supreme Court Unanimously Allows Providence v. Hexagon Appeal

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In November 2025, the UK Supreme Court heard the appeal in the case of Providence Building Services Limited v Hexagon Housing Association Limited [2026] UKSC 1 concerning termination provisions in the JCT Design and Build...more

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Trump Administration and Mid-Atlantic Region Governors Announce Emergency Reliability Action Targeting Data Center Load Growth

On Friday, President Donald Trump—together with governors across key Mid-Atlantic Region states—announced a new initiative aimed at addressing soaring electricity demand driven by large‑scale AI and cloud‑computing data...more

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Novedades normativas en materia ambiental en el 2025

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El Equipo Ambiental de Holland & Knight en Colombia preparó un análisis de las normas, resoluciones, decretos y sentencias más importantes en materia ambiental a lo largo del 2025. El conocimiento de las novedades normativas...more

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Finishing the Build: Private Damages Class Action to Extend Competition Enforcement in Housebuilding Sector

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The recent announcement of a proposed collective action for damages against housebuilders provides further evidence of a paradigm change in the competition law landscape in the United Kingdom ("UK"). This claim follows...more

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2026 California Employment Law Update: Independent Contractors and Employee Vehicle Business Expenses

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Effective January 1, 2026, SB 809 adds Labor Code sections 2750.9, 2775.5, and 2802.2. The law reaffirms that mere ownership of a vehicle, including a personal vehicle or a commercial vehicle used by a person in providing...more

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Ohio’s New E-Verify Requirement: What Nonresidential Construction Contractors Need to Know

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Ohio has adopted a new workforce verification law that will directly affect many construction companies operating in the state. Beginning March 19, 2026, certain construction employers will be required to use the federal...more

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New Jersey Imposes Apprentice and Length of Service Requirements on Prevailing Wage Projects

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On January 12, 2026, New Jersey enacted amendments to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act. Effective in mid-March, the amendments establish minimum qualifications for workers on public works projects. To perform...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in February 2026: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law Blog to automatically receive our monthly lien and bond guides, as well as...more

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Legal Developments in Construction Law: January 2026

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1. Knowledge requirements for waiver by election in contractual termination rights - The Court of Appeal recently considered the principle of waiver by election, specifically whether a party’s conduct following a contractual...more

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AVOID Act Limits Time Period to Initiate Third-Party Complaints

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On December 19, 2025, Governor Hochul signed the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (AVOID) Act into law. The law amends CPLR Section 1007 to impose strict time limits on the commencement of third-party...more

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Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know

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As 2026 gets underway, the construction industry is settling into a more measured pace. The explosive growth driven by a handful of megaprojects over the past few years is leveling off, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared,...more

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Washington Bill 2191: What It Means for General Contractors and the Construction Industry

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The Washington legislature is considering Bill 2191, which introduces new worker protection measures aimed at improving labor standards in the construction industry. While the intent behind these protections is commendable,...more

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Navigating Cambridge’s Building-Sector Energy and Emissions Requirements

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The City of Cambridge, Mass., is beginning to implement its Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO). The law seeks to drive substantial building-sector greenhouse gas reductions, which Cambridge identifies as...more

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Two Reliable Ways to Find Yourself or Your Company Indicted for Criminal Safety Violations in 2026 (and Other Reasons Why You...

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Employers generally view workplace safety enforcement as a civil problem, with criminal prosecution seen as a rare exception reserved only for the most egregious conduct. In practice, that assumption is becoming increasingly...more

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Client Alert: E-Verify Updates Clients Need to Know

Multiple developments affecting employers' employment eligibility verification obligations and compliance practices have emerged in early January 2026. These changes will require immediate planning and operational adjustments...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Contract Provisions Unhelpful? Don’t Expect Quantum Meruit to Save the Day

Quantum meruit is a legal theory that allows a party to recover compensation if they provided services to another with the expectation of payment, but without an explicit agreement as to an amount. Quantum meruit claims are...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

CA Civil Code § 8850: What Private Multi-state Owners and Developers Building in California in 2026 Need to Know

Owners and developers building in California must be aware of a new statute, CA Civil Code § 8850, which takes effect for contracts entered into, on, and after January 1, 2026. The statute will likely apply to most private...more

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NYC Expands Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health

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New York City recently enacted a local law to address growing mental health concerns within the construction industry, reflecting increased attention on suicide prevention and substance abuse. The new law amends the New York...more

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2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty

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As 2026 dawns, it is natural to consider the outlook for construction in the coming year. John Kenneth Galbraith famously opined on the validity of economic forecasting in general: “The only function of economic forecasting...more

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EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating...

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expressed its intent to propose a rule to revise the regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” under the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR)...more

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New York City Now Requires Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness

On January 3, 2026, the New York City Council enacted legislation (Int. No. 1384-2025) amending Local Law 126 of 2021, which regulates the city’s site safety training (SST) requirements. ...more

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