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Construction Project Coronavirus/COVID-19

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Don’t Leave Me Twisting in the Wind: ASBCA Paves Way for Potential Subcontractor Recovery for Pandemic-Related Claims

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In a significant ruling, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals "(Board)" denied a government motion to dismiss claims from McCarthy HITT - Next NGA West JV, a joint venture under contract with the US Army Corps of...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

“Greening” Your Contracts (Properties Magazine)

Allocating the Risks and Benefits of Green Construction- Sustainable (or “green”) construction practices and the trend toward green buildings are here to stay, driven not only by federal, state, and local legislation, tax...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 2, January 2023

EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) plans to prioritize its efforts to...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects – Western Canada Edition - January 25th - 26th, Edmonton, Canada

The Canadian Institute’s 15th Annual Conference on Managing Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, Western Canada Edition is returning to Edmonton on January 25-26, 2023. This two-day conference is specifically...more

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Owners and Contractors Beware – Vendor Risks Can Hurt Your Projects

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Vendor risk has the power to impact an organization’s reputation, ESG (environmental, social, governance) initiatives, and information security. Similarly, vendors can affect a project’s performance due to their financial and...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - September 2022 #3

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Los Angeles County commits to lifting eviction moratorium by year’s end Los Angeles Times – September 14 Los Angeles County will move forward with a plan to lift its pandemic-era eviction moratorium and other renter...more

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4 Key Takeaways | The Future of Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Disputes in the Endemic Age

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Kilpatrick Townsend partner Thomas Allen recently presented "The Future of Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Disputes in the Endemic Age" for the Inter-Pacific Association's Arbitration Day at Maxwell Chambers in...more

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4 Key Takeaways - The Future of Construction, Infrastructure and Energy Disputes in the Endemic Age

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On August 31, 2022, Kilpatrick Townsend partner Thomas G. Allen spoke at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s Arbitration Day at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. Mr. Allen, who leads the firm’s international disputes practice,...more

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8 Key Takeaways | Hot Topics in Construction Contracting

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Partner Brian Gaudet recently presented on “Hot Topics in Construction Contracting” at the Association of Corporate Counsel Houston Chapter Meeting. With the continuing impact of Covid-19, the supply chain crunch, world...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Podcast: Owner's Outlook: Maximize and Safeguard Reimbursement Through Design - Diagnosing Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic kicked off a pivot in health care construction and design, and acute care facilities have been rapidly renovating to adapt their spaces to evolving public health care needs. On this episode of our...more

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8 Key Takeaways - Hot Topics in Construction Contracting

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Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Brian Gaudet recently presented on “Hot Topics in Construction Contracting” at the Association of Corporate Counsel Houston Chapter Meeting. With the continuing impact of Covid-19, the supply chain...more

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Broad Street Brief: Recent Reports Detail Changes in Population Movement Patterns Due to COVID-19

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CITY HALL-Recent Reports Detail Changes in Population Movement Patterns Due to COVID-19- Data company Placer.ai, which works frequently with organizations like the Center City District, recently released a white paper...more

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The COVID-19 Change Order

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During the pandemic it has become common for contractors to submit change orders to owners seeking reimbursement for COVID-19 related expenses and costs. This is especially true for large construction projects. These...more

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Shared Savings Clauses: Contracting for Cooperation Rather Than Confrontation

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More than two years removed from the first reported case of COVID-19 in the United States, the construction industry continues to cope with the pandemic’s lasting effect on the costs of new construction projects. These...more

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Tongue Twister: Commander Closes Construction Site for COVID and Contractor Can’t Recover Contract Costs

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Last month, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals held that a public contractor could not recover $100k in construction costs incurred following the government’s decision to close down a base in Tennessee due to...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Looking Back — and Forward — After Two Years of a Pandemic

In April 2020, just weeks after Oregon Gov. Kate Brown formally ordered Oregonians to “Stay Home, Save Lives,” I asked whether construction projects could or should continue during the shutdown. While the order did not on its...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights: Issue 3, 2022

Change in “Pay When Paid” Provisions for VA Public Contracts "An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-4354 and 11-4.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to contracts; payment clauses to be included; right to payment of...more

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Is Your Contract Ready for the Ongoing Impact of COVID?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted two years, and while offices, projects, and the rest of life begin to return to pre-pandemic normal, the construction material supply chain and costs have not. In fact, it appears as though...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: March 2022 #2

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Key considerations for project owners in the construction of design-led projects in Saudi Arabia

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A number of iconic, large-scale construction projects are currently in development as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 − an ambitious strategic blueprint for the creation of a more diverse and sustainable...more

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Policy Matters Newsletter - February 2022 # 2

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Senate Passes The “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021”; Biden Signature Imminent. As Seyfarth noted in this legal update, the central thrust of the measure is to permit persons...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: February 2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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DE Under 3: OFCCP AAP Verification Portal 'Rules of Behavior', Vaccination Injunction Updates, & Recent Job Scam Alerts

This week's DE Under 3 dives into predictions surrounding vaccination mandate litigation, the HIRE Vets Medallion Award program, recent job scam alerts, new "Rules of Behavior" for third-party AAP vendors, and President...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

2022 Construction Forecast: Another Year of Recovery—and Challenges

As we embark on 2022, the world continues to weather the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the construction industry, the pandemic has spurred certain unique and daunting challenges that are, by now,...more

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COVID-19: Fatigue Remains, But Ignore the Global Situation at Your Peril

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The COVID-19 pandemic’s duration is approaching the two-year mark, leading to significant “COVID Fatigue” for everyone. However, the recent spike in confirmed cases makes ignoring the potential impact globally on business...more

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