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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Navigating California’s Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Reporting Requirements

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California is well-known for its commitment to worker protection, which, while beneficial for employees, can present challenges for employers striving to maintain compliance....more

Bracewell LLP

Important Terms for Price Escalation Clauses to Mitigate the Inflationary Effect of Tariffs on Construction Materials

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The prospect of 25 percent tariffs being imposed on all steel and aluminum imports by the newly elected Trump administration, together with the 10 percent increase on tariffs already levied on Chinese imports, has created...more

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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

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Progressive Design-Build Model and Co-Development Agreements in Canada: Five Key Considerations

Whether public or private, large infrastructure projects involve complex risk and resource management. Project owners must first identify, describe and mitigate design, construction, financing and operational risks, and then...more

Offit Kurman

How should construction contracts approach potential tariffs?

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As an initial primer: tariffs typically work as a tax, charged on goods purchased and imported to the United States from a foreign country. The tariff is charged as a percentage on the price paid for the foreign good. Tariffs...more

Stinson - Government Contracting Matters

Addressing the Impact of the Coronavirus on the Public Sector Supply Chain

At the end of December, China acknowledged the existence of the coronavirus. We don’t know how long it has been around or how many people have actually contracted the virus. We do know the virus has spread at an alarming rate...more

White & Case LLP

Four steps to managing risks in desalination projects

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As global water shortages worsen, desalination projects are likely to proliferate. Sponsors that can manage project risk will capture significant value while helping the world meet its water needs. Increasing pressure to...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Contractors – Protect Your Confidential Information from Wrongful Disclosure

Unit pricing and other confidential information contained within your bid documents may be recognized as a trade secret under Ohio’s Uniform Trade Secret Act and similar federal laws. What does that mean? In simple terms, it...more

Hogan Lovells

Equator Principles – Sustainable Infrastructure Projects for Future Generations

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The construction and further development of infrastructure is of crucial importance for society and a healthy economy. But protecting the environment and human rights has also come to the forefront of the global agenda. ...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

California Counties Now Less At Risk On Public Works Construction

Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 328, which permits counties to enter Construction Manager At Risk (CM@R) agreements for construction of projects over $1 million. Counties now join the University of...more

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