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King & Spalding

Building Data Centers – Key Considerations

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The successful construction of a modern data center requires seamless coordination of expertise in both design and construction, covering a wide range of disciplines including utilities, power distribution, electrical...more

Gray Reed

A Brave New World – Tariffs and Force Majeure

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My colleague (Graham Quinn) recently wrote an article about the potential financial impact of the impending steel and aluminum tariffs on the construction industry.  See hyperlink: The Impact of President Trump’s Steel and...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Impact of Tariffs on Construction Costs

President Trump’s prospective assessment of 25% tariffs on certain materials coming from Canada and Mexico, and prospective 10% tariffs on certain material from China, may increase contractor costs in fulfillment of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Practical Considerations for Navigating Tariff Risk on Construction Projects

As the second Trump administration begins next week, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers are evaluating the extent of the construction industry’s international ties – and contractual exposure to potential...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 12, December 2024

Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 3, March 2024

Welcome to our third issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In honor of last week’s Women in Construction Week, last Friday’s International Women’s Day, and Women’s History...more

Woods Rogers

Now That’s A Steel: VDOT Issues Memorandum for Steel Escalation Price Adjustments

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Construction material prices have been extremely volatile, negatively impacting virtually all projects. Recently, VDOT issued guidance on steel escalation, but for VDOT projects only...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Contracting Issues for 2022 - Hahn Loeser

Contractors learned many lessons from 2020-2022 on material/labor availability, price escalation, and contractual allocations of risk. Prudent contractors will consider this in contracts moving forward....more

Snell & Wilmer

Cost Escalation - Are You Ready? Contract Tune Up for 2022

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Looming large on the 2022 construction landscape horizon is the specter of cost escalation claims. Over the past year, rising prices have become extreme, and the clauses governing cost escalation have come under greater...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Supply-Chain Delays—Tactics for Recovering From an Out-of-Control Project

For contractors trying to navigate the construction industry’s current supply-chain battles, President Dwight D. Eisenhower once articulated advice that, although not about the industry’s problem, is still right on point: “In...more

Snell & Wilmer

Construction Cost Impacts Post COVID-19: Cost Escalation and Delay

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The current state of the construction industry as it concerns cost escalation and supply issues is one of uncertainty and time of performance problems resulting in increasing costs. There are major disruptions and delays in...more

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A Key Battleground: Material Price Escalations and Supply Chain Disruptions

Material price escalations and supply chain disruptions are hot topics in the industry, with many clients inquiring about their rights and how these risks should be shared. Some have even questioned whether their projects...more

Snell & Wilmer

Delay and Disruption Claims in the Time of COVID-19

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Delay and disruption claims are always a risk in the best conditions on a construction site. Never more so than during the global pandemic brought about by COVID-19. Since President Trump declared the COVID-19 pandemic a...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Reemergence of the Doctrine of Temporary Impracticality or Frustration Under Section 269 of the Restatement (Second) of Contracts...

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When trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on existing contractual obligations, parties will likely first consult force majeure provisions in their contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued...more

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Coronavirus – Does Force Majeure Apply?

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The coronavirus has disrupted the economy and business activity, making it difficult or challenging for some parties to honor their contractual obligations. In fact, it is apparent that parties are terminating their...more

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Managing Project Risk Associated with the Coronavirus Outbreak Through Force Majeure Provisions

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Globally, many developers and contractors are scrambling to identify available contractual relief as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupts cross-border supply chains. US businesses will recall a similar effort just eighteen...more

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Practical Tips for Owners and Contractors Impacted By Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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Anyone watching what has happened in Houston, and what is predicted to happen in Florida, immediately thinks about the safety and well-being of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Once the rain stops, the water...more

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