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Dispute Boards and Mega Projects: Lessons from the DRBF International Conference in Rome

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At the DRBF International Conference held in Rome on May 14–15, 2026, leading construction and dispute resolution practitioners convened to examine many aspects of dispute boards as a dispute avoidance and resolution process...more

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A Customized Approach to Data Center Construction

Data center construction projects are, to put it mildly, distinct. They differ from traditional construction in a host of manners, and are particularly distinctive because the value of the facility depends on unique measures...more

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Citizen Suit Action/Clean Water Act: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc. Files Judicial Action Against Columbus, Georgia Construction...

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Inc. (“CRI”) filed a May 22nd Complaint and Petition for Injunctive Relief (“Complaint”) pursuant to the Clean Water Act citizen suit provisions against Aspire at Old Guard, LLC (“Aspire”) and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Virginia General Contractors to Face Expanded Responsibility for Unpaid Wages

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Beginning July 1, 2026, potential liability of general contractors in Virginia for unpaid wages will greatly expand under newly enacted House Bill 238. This represents a major shift in risk allocation in the construction...more

Goodwin

Forward Purchasing Hotels in Europe: Managing Risk in a Rebounding Market

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Capital is flowing back into the European hotel sector at pace. Across the UK and Europe, transaction volumes rose sharply in 2024 (as we await full 2025 data), reaching levels not seen since before the pandemic. Investor...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SB 426 and Tenant Improvements: Does Ownership of the Finished Buildout Matter?

Oregon's Senate Bill 426 broadens potential wage-payment exposure on private construction projects by imposing joint and several liability on certain owners and direct contractors for unpaid wages owed to covered construction...more

Snell & Wilmer

Prevailing Wage Law, Worker Classification, and Reimbursement: Lessons From Anton’s Services and Changes Under SB 809

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From worker classification to expense reimbursement, California employers must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and their costly consequences. This challenge particularly impacts...more

Freiberger Haber LLP

How Much Can A Subcontractor Collect on Its Mechanics’ Lien?

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As discussed in our recent article “Mechanics’ Liens and Discharge Bonds,” mechanics’ liens are powerful tools available to, inter alia, contractors, laborers, and materialmen when they are not paid for their work in...more

A&O Shearman

New UAE civil code: what construction parties need to know

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The UAE’s new Civil Code came into effect on June 1, 2026. Below we address the key developments parties to construction contracts and disputes arising out of those contracts must know....more

Amundsen Davis LLC

New Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry

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Significant changes to federal contracting rules are reshaping how businesses interact with the U.S. government, particularly when it comes to compliance, workforce policies, and pricing strategies These changes stem...more

Mayer Brown

Examining the New UAE Civil Code — Part 2: Muqawala Contracts

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On 1 June 2026, the New UAE Civil Code (Federal Decree Law No. 25/2025) entered into force, repealing the Old UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5/1985). The New Civil Code contains a number of important changes to the law...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 5, 2026

Welcome to our fifth issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter. During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity to...more

Lathrop GPM

When ICE Comes to the Jobsite: What Construction Employers Need to Know Now

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Immigration enforcement is no longer a remote or theoretical risk for construction employers. ICE is conducting active site visits nationwide – detaining workers, halting projects, and triggering cascading contractual and...more

Bennett Jones LLP

BC Government Announces it is Soliciting Feedback on Prompt Payment Legislation

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On May 26, 2026, the Province of British Columbia announced that it was initiating a six-week consultation process on the implementation of the new Construction Prompt Payment Act (the Act) between May 26, 2026 and July 7,...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

Timelines for Filing and Serving a Claim of Lien and a Corresponding Lawsuit

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If you think you may be entitled to a Claim of Lien, it is important to consult an attorney in a timely manner, as there are quick deadlines for filing a Claim of Lien and instituting a lawsuit....more

Fisher Phillips

Cheat Sheet for Oregon and Washington Employers: 15+ New Workplace Laws Taking Effect in June 2026 and Beyond

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Oregon and Washington each have a wave of new state workplace laws taking effect this month and throughout the next year. This Insight rounds up key legislation that employers in the Pacific Northwest need to know....more

Hogan Lovells

New UAE Civil Code: good faith requirements may begin before signature

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In our first article, we considered the circumstances in which the new United Arab Emirates Civil Code ("the new UAE Civil Code") could apply to contracts entered into before 1 June 2026. In our second article, we considered...more

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EPA Proposes to Loosen NSR “Begin Actual Construction” Limits: What It Could Mean for Data Centers and Other Capital Projects

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A new proposal from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would allow construction projects to conduct more site work before the New Source Review (NSR) permitting process, a change that could speed up large...more

Mayer Brown

£5 Billion on the Table: CMA Market Study Signals Fundamental Reset of Road and Rail Procurement

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INTRODUCTION: On 21 May 2026, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the findings of its civil engineering market study. This study examined whether the market for public road and rail infrastructure is...more

BCLP

Mace v Baltic - Key Issues

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Judgment in the case of Mace Construct Ltd v Baltic Investment Holdings Ltd [2026] EWHC 976 (TCC) was handed down on 28 April 2026. ...more

Hogan Lovells

SEMARNAT: Draft amendment to NOM-001-CONAGUA-2011 applicable to drinking water, household service connections and sanitary sewer...

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On May 14, 2026, SEMARNAT published in the Federal Official Gazette the “Draft Amendment to NOM-001-CONAGUA-2011, regarding drinking water systems, household service connections and sanitary sewer systems.” The Draft seeks...more

Cozen O'Connor

Mamdani Administration Announces Comprehensive Housing Plan Including Land Use Initiatives

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On May 26, 2026, the Mamdani administration announced a comprehensive housing plan to facilitate increased housing production throughout the city. Block by Block: The Housing Plan for a New Era includes a variety of zoning...more

Nextpoint, Inc.

Building the Case: Email Best Practices for Construction Litigation

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In Part 2 of our “Building the Case” video series, Brett Burney sits down with construction industry expert Jerry Crawford to discuss why email policies matter, what mistakes to avoid, and how seemingly informal messages can...more

Burr & Forman

From Channel to Lake: Navigating Legal Realities of the Pearl River “One Lake” Project

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Pearl in the Rough: In his epic book chronicling the impact of river training on American industry, culture, and economy, New Orleans author and historian, John Barry wrote that the Mississippi River, was the Spine of the...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Permit Fee Phishing Scams in Construction Projects: What Owners and Contractors Need to Know

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As residential construction projects continue to increase, so do targeted cyber scams aimed at property owners, contractors, and project stakeholders. One emerging scheme involves fraudulent “permit fee” emails that appear to...more

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