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Goldberg Segalla

Labor Law Update Fall 2025

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Goldberg Segalla’s Fall 2025 Labor Law Update arrives at the end of a relatively quiet year for the construction world, but with a frenzy on the horizon. New York has seen a noticeable increase in new projects, with the...more

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The Tale of the Three Insureds: A Comparative Look at Builder’s Risk Claims

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This article will examine three Insureds, their respective projects, and how project losses and builder’s risk insurance claims affected project outcomes. Additionally, we will discuss the decisions and actions taken that...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Forearmed - A Guide To Likely Trends In UK Real Estate Disputes In 2026 And Beyond

Our Real Estate Dispute Resolution team has experience spanning decades, guiding our clients through several cycles of the economy. This has equipped us with the ability to make accurate predictions of risks and potential...more

Freeman Mathis & Gary

Gidor v. Magnus: Pennsylvania Supreme Court clarifies statute of repose for home inspections

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In Gidor v. Magnus, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether 68 Pa. C.S. § 7512 (“Section 7512”) of the Pennsylvania Home Inspection Law constitutes a statute of repose or a statute of limitations. The Court held that...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Alaskan Contractor Joins Fight Against Project Labor Agreements

Alaska contractor, Slayden Plumbing & Heating, Inc., filed a lawsuit on November 5, 2025, in the U.S. District Court in Anchorage, Alaska, challenging the legality of a federal mandate requiring contractors on large-scale...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

No More 10% Retainage: California Mandates 5% Retention Cap on Private Construction Projects

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Effective January 1, 2026: Time to Update Your Contracts - If your firm is involved in private construction in California, a fundamental change in payment security is coming. Effective January 1, 2026, for all contracts...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

HUD Extends Compliance Dates for Energy Efficiency Standards in HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing

Update on Government Reopening and HUD - Operations Following the resolution of the federal funding lapse, the federal government formally reopened on November 12. While core functions have restarted, we expect HUD to...more

Hanson Bridgett

California to Implement Retention Cap and Change-Order Dispute Requirements for Private Works in 2026

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California is implementing two new laws for contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026 for commercial and large mixed-use projects. Residential and mixed-use projects four stories and under are exempt....more

Carr Maloney P.C.

Emerging Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Construction

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Just as in most other sectors of business, it is unquestionable that Artificial Intelligence is transforming the construction industry. AI is affecting how construction workflows are prepared, how real-time decisions are...more

Clark Hill PLC

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reinforces Statutes of Repose in Gidor v. Mangus

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In Pennsylvania, statutes of repose materialized in the 1960s in large part as a result of the construction industry’s concerns with respect to ongoing liability for latent defects. ...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

New York Agrees to Delay Implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act

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Hours after we issued yesterday’s legal alert on the approaching Jan. 1, 2026, date for implementation of New York’s All-Electric Buildings Act, the state agreed to delay implementation....more

Morgan Lewis

Singapore Court of Appeal Affirms Finding to Set Aside Arbitral Award for Fair Hearing Breach, But Reverses Remission

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In a recent case before the Singapore Court of Appeal, the court affirmed the High Court of Singapore’s finding of a breach of the fair hearing rule, but disagreed that remission was an appropriate remedy and set aside the...more

Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 11.12.25

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The San Diego Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal last week to accelerate homebuilding in the city by softening historic preservation rules. Developers praised the new proposal as a sensible policy change that...more

Fisher Phillips

Snapshot for Construction Employers: Courts Split on Liability Standard for Harassment Claims Based on Non-Employee Conduct

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In this edition of FP Snapshot for Construction Employers, we’ll cover the industry’s heightened risk of harassment claims based on the conduct of a non-employee (such as a subcontractor, inspector, vendor, or any other third...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Projet de loi 20 : Dépôt d’un régime de paiement rapide en Colombie-Britannique

Le 7 octobre dernier, le gouvernement de la Colombie-Britannique a déposé le projet de loi 20 à l’assemblée législative de sa province. Ce projet de loi met en œuvre des réformes très attendues qui visent à procurer davantage...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

All-Electric Building Act to Challenge NY Developers and Contractors

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New York is rapidly approaching the effective date for the All-Electric Building Act that requires new buildings constructed in the state to contain all-electric space heating, water heating and cooking appliances....more

Ius Laboris

Denmark’s 2025/2026 Legislative Programme: A Quiet Omission on EU Pay Transparency  

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In the normal way, the Danish Government has published its legislative programme for the parliamentary year 2025/2026. Below we have listed the bills relevant to employment law. Surprisingly, there currently seems to be no...more

Lathrop GPM

AI in Construction: What Contractors and Legal Teams Should Know

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping many industries, including the construction industry – from how projects are designed and built to how job sites are managed during the course of work. As contractors embrace AI tools...more

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Statutes of Repose

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In Pennsylvania, statutes of repose materialized in the 1960s in large part as a result of the construction industry’s concerns with respect to ongoing liability for latent defects. Pennsylvania’s Home Inspection Law provides...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Those Involved in Private Construction Agreements in California Must Act Now to Prepare for New Claim Resolution Requirements

The clock is ticking for anyone involved in negotiating or administering private construction agreements in California. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (SB 440) will reshape how...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

No Permits, No Easement: Why Unlawful Encroachments May Not Vest [Sullivan’s Take]

Not every apparent prescriptive right vests. At first glance, a decades long encroachment might appear to be a shoo-in as an easement by prescription. However, encroaching structures built without permits or approvals are...more

Gray Reed

Six Tips for Defending Tort Claims

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Defending against tort claims is a critical concern for construction and oil and gas companies, as these industries inherently involve high-risk operations both on the road and at the job site. From injuries / fatalities to...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Fixed Price, Fluid Quantities: The Hidden Risks in Lump Sum Agreements with Variable Units

Lump sum construction agreements are the most basic of the different design-bid-build options: the contractor agrees to complete the entire scope of work for a fixed price, and assumes most of the quantity and cost risks. If...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

How AI Helps Contractors Stop Cash Burn and Strengthen Financial Management

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In today’s high-risk construction environment, every dollar counts. Missed timesheets, delayed payments, and inaccurate forecasting can quickly spiral into cost overruns, legal penalties, and project slowdowns. Artificial...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Contract Formation 101: General Contractor Prevails in Dispute with Framing Subcontractor

A contract is an exchange of promises that a court will enforce. In the fast-paced world of construction, disputes often arise over whether the parties actually formed a legally enforceable contract....more

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