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Rhode Island Closes One Bridge and May Have Burned Others with Ensuing Lawsuit

The state of Rhode Island recently filed a lawsuit against 13 companies that provided design, construction, and inspection services over the past ten years (the extent allowed by the applicable statute of limitations) to the...more

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Advising China Baowu Steel Group on the closing of its investment in the largest mining and infrastructure project in Africa.

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Hogan Lovells advises longstanding client, the world's largest steelmaker, China Baowu Steel Group (Baowu) on its investment in the Simandou mining and infrastructure project in the Republic of Guinea, West Africa. Simandou...more

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Orange County Continues to Push Charter Amendments Pertaining to the Rural Boundary and Voluntary Annexations

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After the Charter amendments suggested by the Orange County Charter Review Committee discussed in “Proposed Charter Changes Threaten Orange County's Economic Future” were blocked by the Florida Legislature as discussed in...more

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Navigating High-Density Development Under HB24-1313: The Transit‑Oriented Development Act

On May 13, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1313 (HB24-1313) into law. This act incentivizes transit-oriented development (TOD) by providing $35 million in grants to transit-oriented communities (TOCs) to help...more

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Reforma al Reglamento de Construcciones para el Distrito Federal

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El pasado 8 de mayo de 2024 se publicó en la Gaceta Oficial de la Ciudad de México, el Decreto por el que se reforma el Reglamento de Construcciones para el Distrito Federal. Esto para homologar las modificaciones...more

White & Case LLP

Florida Enacts Law to Fast-Track Unsolicited Proposals

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into law that will enable procurement authorities in Florida to accept unsolicited proposals for public-private partnerships (P3s) without undertaking a public bidding...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Quebec’s Bill 62 Introduces Major Reforms to the Province’s Infrastructure Sector

On May 9, 2024, Quebec’s Minister responsible for Infrastructure, Jonatan Julien, introduced Bill 62, An Act mainly to diversify the acquisition strategies of public bodies and increase their agility in carrying out...more

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Collaboration in Practice Under Singapore PSSCOC Option Module E and NEC4

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Traditional contracting has, in recent years, come under increasing criticism for being, among other things, unable to handle increasingly complex projects as there is little incentive for employers and contractors alike to...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Projet de loi n° 62 : Vers une grande réforme du secteur des infrastructures

Le 9 mai 2024, le ministre responsable des Infrastructures, Jonatan Julien, a déposé le Projet de loi no 62 – Loi visant principalement à diversifier les stratégies d’acquisition des organismes publics et à leur offrir...more

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WBD Energy Survey and the Innovation Interchange: The Energy Transition for Non-Energy Companies

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Energy is the cornerstone of our society and its availability, or lack thereof, touches every corner of our lives and impacts every business, regardless of sector. The availability of affordable energy on-demand is essential...more

Nossaman LLP

[Webinar] Navigating Risks: Adapting Insurance to Align with Evolving Methods of Project Delivery - May 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm...

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Insurance on a project is a vital tool with which to manage project risk. In a warming world with ever larger and more complex projects, insurance becomes that much more important to ensure that projects can stay on track...more

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Constructing the low-carbon economy

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With an unprecedented momentum for the construction of new major projects linked to the shift away from fossil fuels and the development of a low-carbon economy, there is a real focus on construction law issues relevant to...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (4/24/24) – Omni Hotels Hit with Cyberattack, Wisconsin’s Low-Interest Loans for Home...

In our latest roundup, alternative lenders take the lead in CRE loans, construction workers worry about artificial intelligence, prospective homeowners express concerns about climate risks, and more!...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (4/17/24) – Travel & Tourism Reach All-Time High, President Biden Emphasizes Housing in...

In our latest roundup, Airbnb advocates for new short-term rental rules, the U.S. Supreme Court rules on hefty development fees, loan losses becomes greater issue for banks, and more!...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (4/10/24) – Hotels Integrate AI, Baby-Boomers Stay Put, and Insurance Affects Housing...

In our latest roundup, DOT’s major grant programs, proptech’s solution to climate change risks, mortgage-locked sellers put their homes on the market, and more!...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Government of Ontario Proposes Suite of Changes to Land Use Planning and Development

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On April 10, 2024, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing introduced Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. The bill proposes significant reforms to Ontario’s Planning Act, the Municipal...more

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Perspectives from the 2024 NSSGA Conference

Cautious optimism appeared to be the principal theme at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association annual conference held in Nashville in late March. Modest M&A Activity - Deal volume in 2023 slipped as higher...more

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Reforms to NSIP Application Process Coming Forward This Spring

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Changes to the DCO consenting process to be introduced this spring have the potential to help applicants navigate this system with more certainty and confidence. They introduce more flexibility into the process allowing the...more

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Florida Senate Passes Bill to Limit Orange County's Proposed Rural Development Rules

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On February 28, 2024, the Florida Senate (Senate) passed SB 1420 in an effort to block regulations proposed by the Orange County Charter Review Committee (CRC) that would draw a new rural boundary that would heavily restrict...more

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Build Back Botter: What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

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“Hey Chat GPT, finish this building.” This dare, written on a billboard that went viral last year, captures a truth and a stereotype about the world of construction. The truth is that the construction industry will, for the...more

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Overview of Handback Provisions in P3 Agreements: Lessons Learned from UK Projects

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Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) are an increasingly common method of delivering public infrastructure. When structured properly, P3s allow governments to leverage private-sector expertise and resources to deliver essential...more

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Strategic Management of Builder’s Risk Claims in Infrastructure Projects: A Comprehensive Guide

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This article is a tool for stakeholders involved in infrastructure projects. It conveys knowledge about the complexities of builder's risk claims, offering insights into risk management strategies, good practices, and the...more

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Data Center Investment Opportunities

Due to the rapidly increasing amount of data generated and consumed on the internet, an opportunity exists for commercial real estate investors, lenders, developers, green energy providers and others to develop data center...more

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EPC Contracts and NEC

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An article on NEC's practice note explaining how the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract can be adapted for use as an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract. NEC has recently published a practice...more

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[Webinar] 2023 Federal Infrastructure Series - The Latest on “Build America, Buy America” and Other Domestic Preference...

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Please join us for the latest installment in Wiley’s Federal Infrastructure Webinar Series, a series of webinars that brings together attorneys from across the firm to discuss current developments relating to the federal...more

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