[WEBINAR] Planning in the Coastal Zone
[WEBINAR] The Cost of Doing Business: Best Practices for Public Works Projects - Part One
2025 was a busy year for the Georgia Legislature and Governor, and several key laws were enacted that impact construction in Georgia that took effect July 1, 2025. As you will see, certain House and Senate bills overlapped on...more
In one of his final official acts, on January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the state’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA) statute, N.J.S.A. 52:38‑1 et seq. The amendment allows...more
With 2026 approaching, it is a good time for contractors and construction industry professionals to take stock of recent changes in Georgia law. During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly enacted a series of...more
To be awarded a public contract in Oregon or Washington, a bidder generally must fulfill two requirements. The bidder must submit a responsive bid and be responsible for it. Originally published in the Oregon Daily...more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, December 5th, which included one opinion of interest to the Alabama business community...more
The California Transportation Agency awarded a contract to a construction joint venture (OC 405 Partners) for improvements to Interstate 405. OC 405 Partners then awarded subcontract work to Golden State Boring & Pipe...more
Retainage is a critical tool for public project owners to ensure satisfactory contractor performance. The maximum retainage rate for public projects typically ranges from 5% to 10%, depending on the contract value. For large...more
On November 18, 2025, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, issued a published decision in Anton’s Services Inc. v. Hagen, affirming administrative findings and penalties against a contractor for...more
In less than three years, Los Angeles will welcome the world to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over 15,000 athletes, tens of thousands of Games personnel, and millions of visitors will descend on Southern California,...more
On July 31, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill (“H.B.”) 2688 into law amending Oregon’s prevailing wage rate (“PWR”) law. These changes, which take effect July 1, 2026, expand the scope of the PWR law to require...more
Beginning with contracts executed on or after January 1, 2026, two new California laws take effect: California Civil Code sections 8850 and 8811. Section 8850 has particularly significant ramifications for construction...more
With billions of dollars in public works funding on the line, California’s prevailing wage requirements remain one of the most closely watched areas of labor compliance. The State’s “Little Davis-Bacon” law ensures that...more
Join us for a timely and informative webinar focused on the latest updates to construction law for public owners in Ohio. With key provisions of House Bill 96 taking effect on September 30, this session will provide essential...more
Minimum Wage, Overtime, Meal/Rest Breaks, Predictive Scheduling, Prevailing Wage—Plus 2026 on the Horizon - California’s wage and hour landscape keeps shifting—fast. Join CDF attorneys for a practical update on what changed...more
Rapid changes in public policy and the underlying economy provide opportunities for alternative project delivery to demonstrate its adaptability and usefulness in bringing large infrastructure projects online. Project...more
What separates communities that succeed in economic development from those that fail to win opportunities? This session will highlight real-world case studies of successful economic development projects – both large and...more
On August 14, 2025, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois House Bill 1189, which amends the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) in a way that impacts how “public work” projects are defined and labor hours are paid on federal...more
In handling thousands of disputes and controversies under Illinois’s ever-expanding prevailing wage law for 25 years, there are no surprises anymore—particularly over these past several years where we have seen the Illinois...more
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued an important opinion providing clear guidance for companies seeking to do business with the state of New Jersey, that in public works projects, bid documents must be in full...more
Bricker Graydon is pleased to present a series of hybrid events covering hot topics impacting Ohio's political subdivisions throughout 2025. Join us in person in our Cleveland office or virtually via Zoom for the next event...more
This information memo is intended to provide an update on an area of law that affects many of our municipal and school district clients....more
Dive into the essential issues shaping municipalities, villages, and local governments in 2025. Our experienced attorneys will present concise 15-minute sessions on key topics, including: 1. Introduction: Top 10 Things...more
Contractors and subcontractors that perform work on projects subject to Article 8 of the New York Labor Law must register with the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) on or before December 30, 2024. Article 8 of the...more
A recent Colorado Court of Appeals sent ripples through the Colorado construction industry. In Ralph L. Wadsworth Constr. Co., LLC v. Reg’l Rail Partners et al. the Court of Appeals interpreted Colorado’s Public Works Act to...more
There are no specific wage rate classifications for most fabricators of materials that would make a company's employees subject to the prevailing wage rates. Based on Washington state 1) case law and 2) statutory and...more