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Construction Labor Shortages: A Primer for Owners and Contractors

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In the post-COVID world of construction, industry analysts and participants have focused considerable attention on material price escalation concerns and impacts caused by raw material shortages, supply chain issues, and...more

Venable LLP

How Owners and Developers Can Mitigate Tariff Risks on Construction Materials and Equipment

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The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel, aluminum, lumber, and other construction materials, in combination with increased tariffs on raw materials and finished goods from China, Japan, the EU, and...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

For the Construction Industry, Planning Is the Key to Navigating Tariffs

When contemplating advice for contractors or suppliers trying to navigate the current tariff environment, I find President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s wartime advice insightful, “In preparing for battle I have always found that...more

Allen Matkins

How are developers navigating uncertainty related to tariffs?

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“Tariffs are only part of the uncertainty in the market right now. Many clients, even those with entitled projects, have told me over the past several months that they were pausing on new construction due to interest rate...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Navigating the New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in the Construction Industry

President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This measure is part of the administration’s strategy to protect national security and address trade imbalances. ...more

J.S. Held

Lessons Learned from the Recent Ruling on Contractor Responsibilities in Delay and Inefficiency Claims

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The recent ruling in Berkley Insurance Company v. Suffolk Construction Company, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, has highlighted several significant lessons for subcontractors,...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Contract Crunch: The Impact of President Trump’s Tariffs on the Construction Industry

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In today's episode of Contract Crunch: The Impact of President Trump's Tariffs on the Construction Industry, we delve into the intricate world of tariffs and their extensive effects on the construction sector. We'll examine...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Construction Contracts Q&A: Tariffs, Escalation and Other Clauses - May 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

With new tariffs, trade tensions and rising material costs reshaping the construction landscape, many contractors and owners are unsure how to protect their contracts—and what to expect next. Join members of our...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

Riding the Tariff Roller Coaster: Considerations for Construction

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“What goes up might take us upside down. Life ain’t a merry-go-round; it’s a roller coaster.” – Bon Jovi The song may not have been about international trade, but the lyrics are certainly fitting for today’s unpredictable...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Bricks And Bots: AI Technologies’ Growing Impact On Construction

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Seemingly everywhere you look, there are stories about how the increased adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is changing the way industries operate. The construction industry is no exception, and...more

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

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Allocating the Risk of Tariff Price Increases

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As the Trump Administration’s tariffs are now in effect, owners, developers, and contractors managing pending construction projects face questions about who is ultimately responsible for impacts (both time and cost) resulting...more

Gray Reed

Industrial Insights: Time Extensions

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Well, Q1 of 2025 ended with a bang and continued the expansion of transactional work for the Gray Reed Construction Team. The announcement of tariffs and feared disruptions in the supply chain certainly created a point of...more

Butler Snow LLP

The Trouble with Tariffs: Understanding the Impact on a Construction Contract

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The tariffs enacted and proposed by the Trump administration have created a cause for concern among industries worldwide, and the construction sector is no exception. Imported goods are often essential to a construction...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Construction Contracts for Manufacturing Facilities

The Federal Government’s recent imposition of tariffs appears designed largely to bring manufacturing back inside the United States. News reports indicate the Government understands that tariffs may initially cause pain but...more

MG+M The Law Firm

Disputes on Major Subsurface Projects: Sources, and the Promise of Early Contractor Involvement

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Disputes are inherent on major subsurface projects. Typically, these disputes arise out of differing subsurface conditions and disagreements about the roles, responsibilities, and risks of the various project participants in...more

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Project-Specific Professional Liability Insurance on Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership Projects in North America: A Path...

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In January 2022 Donovan Hatem LLP (Now MG+M The Law Firm) established a Task Force consisting of professional liability insurance underwriters, brokers, engineers and architects, and lawyers knowledgeable and experienced in...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Tips for Setting the GMP

Under the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) construction contract delivery method, great care and attention must be given by the owner in setting the GMP, usually done by way of a “GMP Amendment,” following the CM’s submission...more

BCLP

Government Response to Grenfell Phase 2 Report - an Overview

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The government has published its Response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 report. This Insight takes a closer look at the Response focusing on some of the major reforms the government plans to make and the timeframes...more

Gray Reed

Disrupted Operations – Owners Beware! – Part 2 (DAMAGES)

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Liquidated damages are intended to provide predictability to the owner and contractor as to the financial consequence of not completing a project in a timely manner. Since liquidated damages are intended to compensate the...more

K&L Gates LLP

UK Appeal Court Provides Authoritative Guidance on Construction All Risks Insurance Policies

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In the UK Court of Appeal decision in Sky UK Limited and Mace Limited v. Riverstone, authoritative guidance has been provided on certain key principles that apply to Construction All Risks insurance policies....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

Gray Reed

Manufacturing Matters: Controlling Construction Costs

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Manufacturing construction is anticipating an uptick in 2025 with expected domestic economic protections and the continued consumer demand. Texas will remain a hotbed for this activity with continued business relocations,...more

Gray Reed

Disrupted Operations – Owners Beware!

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Industrial construction is poised for continued growth in 2025, especially with incoming presidential administration and its anticipated emphasis on domestic economic production. Nowhere will this growth be seen more than in...more

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