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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BCLP

Risk Mitigation in a Volatile Price Market

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The construction industry will continue to face rising material prices, volatile markets and inflation. Disputes go hand in hand with rising prices as projects become much more difficult to complete on time and within budget....more

White & Case LLP

Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Philippines

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The Philippines construction industry is expected to grow with the introduction of the "Build, Build, Build" initiative and the amendment of a number of laws that would loosen restrictions on foreign investment. The...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors Two-Part Webinar Series: Part Two

In this webinar series, George Pallas and Kathleen Morley present practical tips and training to project managers and supervisors regarding best practices in project management. Using real-life examples, George and Kathleen...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Practical Training for Project Managers & Supervisors: Part Two: Important Contract Provisions, Claims Preservation, and...

In this webinar series, George Pallas and Kathleen Morley will present practical tips and training to project managers and supervisors regarding best practices in project management. Using real-life examples, George and...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] Stipulated Sum and Liquidated Damages in Infrastructure Projects: What Are They, Are They Enforceable, and How Do You...

Most parties on a construction project know that a liquidated damage may be assessed for each day of the delay past a contract completion date. However, in infrastructure and highway contracts, there are many different events...more

Woods Rogers

Construction Project Team Considerations Regarding COVID-19

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Construction project impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching and continuing to evolve. While every project must be considered individually, below are some issues for construction project team consideration....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

A Dangerous Myth: That a Great Subcontract Will Prevent Claims on a Poorly-Executed Project - Construction and Procurement Law...

Well-drafted, legally-enforceable agreements are key to any construction company’s risk management strategy. This is especially true for subcontracts, which serve as a contractor’s critical tool to coordinate a successful...more

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