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J.S. Held

Strategies to Minimize Impacts of Tariffs on Your Construction Projects

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This paper is the third installment in a series examining the multifaceted impacts of tariff and trade policies. By delving into the nuances of these policies, we aim to provide valuable insights and perspectives that will...more

K2 Integrity

Ensuring Integrity In Disaster Recovery: Lessons From NYC Rapid Repairs

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In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires, the importance of stringent controls and oversight in disaster recovery efforts cannot be overstated. As we mobilize to rebuild and restore, it is crucial to learn from past...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects - February 27th - 28th, Toronto, ON,...

Join industry leaders, legal experts, and fellow construction professionals at CI’s 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, for two impactful days of knowledge sharing, actionable...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Federal Construction Contracts: Lessons from the Framaco Case

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In this episode of Wiley's Government Contracts podcast, Cara Sizemore breaks down recurring issues in construction contracting, such as delays, change requests, and conflicting specifications, through the lens of recent...more

K2 Integrity

Benefits Of Using AI In Construction

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On 30 October 2024, K2 Integrity hosted a webinar focused on the integration of AI in construction, outlining practical applications, implementation considerations, and future trends. The conversation included Bradley...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Webinar] 2024 Construction Law Forum - October 16th, 10:00 am PT

We invite you to attend a complimentary virtual event hosted by Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys, along with guest industry experts, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This engaging half-day program will...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 16th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects - February 22nd - 23rd, Toronto, ON,...

The premier event for Canadian construction professional and their counsel is back to Toronto! Rebranded as the 16th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Projects and Contracts, this annual event will...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

How to Navigate Pitfalls in Major Projects

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Delivering major construction projects has always been challenging. The current global climate will necessitate more of these projects, while at the same time making their delivery more difficult. Understanding and mitigating...more

BCLP

Risk Mitigation in a Volatile Price Market

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The construction industry will continue to face rising material prices, volatile markets and inflation. Disputes go hand in hand with rising prices as projects become much more difficult to complete on time and within budget....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern Canada Edition - February 23rd - 24th, Toronto, ON, Canada

Reconnect with your peers and key stakeholders from construction companies, public sector, and infrastructure! The Canadian Institute’s 7th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Eastern...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Pandemic Creates Cause to Rethink Overlooked Contract Provisions

The last time my byline appeared in this column, we were just a few weeks into the government-ordered lockdown, and I pondered whether construction projects could — or should — continue. In the year since, the construction...more

White & Case LLP

Offshore wind projects: delays during construction

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The offshore wind sector continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, particularly in Europe, and increasingly in Asia and North America. The construction phase of any project is vulnerable to delay. That is particularly the...more

Jones Day

Construction Projects and Disputes: A Look Beyond the COVID-19 Lockdown, Part II

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It is becoming increasingly clear that the impact of the pandemic will continue to be felt once lockdown measures are relaxed and goods and services are remobilized and deals are rekindled. In addition, many governments are...more

Carlton Fields

Owner COVID-19 Construction Project Considerations

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As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, owners with active construction projects are now facing a tsunami wave of issues that in many cases must be immediately addressed....more

White & Case LLP

Changing Construction Risk Regimes in Light of COVID-19

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On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic. As governments and health care systems continue to grapple with the growing impacts of this viral disease,...more

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Enough About Force Majeure! What Other Options Does a Construction Contractor Have for COVID-19 Pandemic Losses?

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Much is being written about owners and contractors relying on force majeure provisions in construction contracts as the primary remedy for contractor delays caused by government shutdowns, labor shortages, supply chain...more

Roetzel & Andress

Practical Tips For Ohio Construction In Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic

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On March 22, 2020, Governor DeWine issued a Stay at Home Order that permits essential infrastructure projects to continue performance. Essential infrastructure includes construction projects and specifically, the Governor’s...more

King & Spalding

Disrupting the Disruptor: How a Prepared and Proactive Owner Can Mitigate the Effects of Coronavirus on Construction Projects

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Once a remote health issue in China, the rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has become not only a global health concern but also potentially a global economic disruptor that could impact nearly every industry. The...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

What Construction Contractors and Owners Should Do, Today, to Prepare for the Possible Effects of Novel Coronavirus on their...

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As novel coronavirus has spread from China to Europe, the United States and around the globe, it has begun to have a debilitating impact on world markets, manufacturing, distribution, supply chains, and the workforce in...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

Building Compliance: Construction Industry Concerns Under FCA

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has settled and obtained judgments in excess of $2.8 billion for false claims against the government last year. Over $2.1 billion of these cases arose from lawsuits filed under the qui...more

Snell & Wilmer

Land Banking. Why Consider It?

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For homebuilders, financing a real estate transaction, oftentimes via an institutional lender, is common place in the industry. But what is land banking and why should it be considered by homebuilders? Land banking is an...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Contractors: Are your contracts prepared for a Hurricane? A look into force majeure clauses following Hurricane Michael.

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Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida panhandle as the third strongest Atlantic hurricane on record to hit the United States. Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane, in terms of sustained winds, to hit the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Texas Court of Appeals Holds That Owner’s Change to Contractor’s Means and Methods Resulted in a “Breach,” Instead of a “Change”...

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Port of Houston Auth. of Harris Cnty. v. Zachry Constr. Corp., 2016 Tex. App. LEXIS 13306 (Tex. App. Houston 14th Dist. Dec. 15, 2016) - This contract dispute dates back to 2004, when the Port of Houston Authority...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Looking Forward: A workman’s view of the construction business and the practice of construction law

A few weeks back my colleague, mentor and friend Greg Faulkner wrote a post here that looked back on his 25 years as a construction lawyer.  It was a very thoughtful piece and frankly I think it was one of the best legal blog...more

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