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Asbestos/OSHA Enforcement: Two Houston, Texas Construction Companies Ordered to Compensate Workers Allegedly Fired for Raising...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a February 12th news release stating that it has ordered Rise Construction LLC and Niko Group LLC to reinstate and compensate two workers who were allegedly...more

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Gateway to Termination: Supreme Court Narrows “Repeated Defaults” Termination

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Contracts in the energy and construction sectors regularly provide a party with a right to terminate for specified defaults by their counterparty. Where, for example, an employer fails to pay on time, this may only give rise...more

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Legal Developments in Construction Law: February 2026

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1. ASSIGNEE’S RIGHT TO ADJUDICATE UNDER A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CONFIRMED : In Paragon Group Limited v FK Facades Limited [2026] EWHC 78 (TCC) the High Court has confirmed that the assignee of a construction contract can...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Developer Liable to Contractor for Misrepresentations Regarding Project Funding

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict finding that a developer and its founder defrauded a contractor by misrepresenting the availability of construction funding....more

Marshall Dennehey

Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Decide Whether Key Exceptions Could Erode the 12-Year Construction Statute of Repose

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Aloia v. Diament Bldg. Corp., 329 A.3d 586 (Pa. 2024) and Clearfield County v. Transystems Corp., 338 A.3d 110 (Pa. 2025) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has accepted review in two matters that could materially affect the...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Key 2025 Changes to New York’s Prevailing Wage Law

Throughout 2025, New York enacted several significant amendments to the state’s labor law, impacting contractors and subcontractors working on covered prevailing wage projects....more

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Lien and Bond Claims in March 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 March....more

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Managing Legal Risk when Implementing AI: Examining the Promise + Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate +...

One can hardly turn on the television today without being inundated by artificial intelligence (AI), whether in the form of commercials during the big game, as the lead segment on the news, or through advertisements on your...more

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Draft Regulation on Conditions for Lodging Workers: Potential New Standards to Watch Out For

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The Government of Québec has recently published, for consultation, a draft regulation on conditions for lodging workers. Despite its technical nature, this draft, if adopted as is, will significantly reshape the obligations...more

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Mass Timber Fire Resistance: Sustainability, Code Compliance, and Fire Safety in Tall Buildings

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Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing requirements for...more

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Fortuity - Canadian Insurance News and Trends - February 2026

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On January 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada issued its decision in Emond v Trillium Mutual Insurance Co., 2026 SCC 3. In a 7-2 decision, the Court ruled in favour of the insurer, finding its duty to indemnify under a...more

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Immigration Enforcement in 2026: What Construction Lawyers Need to Know

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In early 2026, immigration enforcement has quietly but materially begun reshaping labor dynamics in the U.S. construction industry.  What started out as immigration policy shifts, has morphed into high-profile raids by...more

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Waters of the United States/Clean Water Act: Associated General Contractors of America Comments on U.S. EPA Proposed Rule

The Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”) submitted January 5th comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (collectively, “Corps”) on the proposed...more

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Federal Court Orders Release of Funding for Major New York-New Jersey Infrastructure Project

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On February 6, 2026, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York granted a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) blocking the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) suspension...more

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Building Safety Act - Remediation Contribution Orders - Respondents’ Appeal Dismissed in Vista Tower

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In Grey GR Limited Partnership v Edgewater (Stevenage) and others, the Upper Tribunal has dismissed the respondents’ appeal against the First Tier Tribunal decision granting a remediation contribution order (“RCO”) under s124...more

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Frequently Asked Questions About the Notice of Contract Mechanism for North Carolina Contractors and Subcontractors

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The Notice of Contract Mechanism is one of the most misunderstood mechanisms within lien law, and can have significant financial impacts on general contractors and subcontractors alike. As construction attorneys in North...more

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[Webinar] Workplace Investigations on the Rise in the Construction Industry: What to Look For, Why It Matters, and How to Get It...

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Construction employers face unique challenges when responding to workplace complaints. Rotating crews, multiple employers and unions operating on the same jobsite, and informal, fast-paced communication styles can increase...more

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Ohio Imposes New Mandatory E-Verify Requirements on Nonresidential Construction Employers

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Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio employers engaged in non-residential construction are required to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm job candidates and employees working on covered projects are authorized to work in the...more

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States Revitalizing Design-Bid-Build for Tunnel Projects

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Design-bid-build remains a widely used delivery method for tunnel projects, yet disputes often arise from subsurface conditions, risk allocation and misunderstandings about the roles and responsibilities of project...more

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Navigating Nor’easter Impacts and Protecting Your Contractual Rights: The Nor’easter’s Impact on Project Operations

The recent Nor’easter and large snow/ice storms are more than a logistical headache to contractors and subcontractors up and down the east and beyond; they bear significant cost considerations. The current weather impacts...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms Owner Payment Obligations After Notice of Subcontractor Lien

In Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v. Klondike Contracting Corporation (Lonsdale Quay Market), the British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a clear caution to owners who receive notice that a subcontractor has filed a lien....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

NYC Department of Buildings Now Requires Stakeholder Attestation for Unit Owner and Shareholder Alteration Filings

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Key Points- •New DOB Attestation Requirement: Effective Jan. 26, 2026, NYC Department of Buildings requires Condo/Co Op Board attestation in DOB NOW: Build before unit owner/shareholder alteration permits proceed. •Board...more

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[Webinar] Government Contracting, Anti-DEI Implications & Pending Tariff Developments - February 24th, 11:00 am PT

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Businesses engaged in government contracting are facing increased regulatory scrutiny as federal priorities continue to shift. Recent developments—including emerging anti-DEI considerations and pending tariff matters—are...more

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Who Pays When Buildings Fail? Proposed Liability Changes And New Homeowner Protections

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In August 2025, the Building and Construction Minister announced a major overhaul of the building consent system under the Building Act 2004 (New Zealand) (Act) – the most significant reform since the Act’s enactment. The...more

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The AVOID Act: A New Timeline for Liability in New York Construction Projects

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By April 18, 2026, New York construction litigation will operate on a faster—and far less forgiving—timeline. The Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (the “AVOID Act”), signed into law on December 19, 2025,...more

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