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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

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Products, Including Derivative Products, Come into Effect

Tariffs of 25% on steel and aluminum mill products from all sources, imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, went in effect at 12:01 this morning...more

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Builder’s Risk: Complexities in Insuring Existing Structures

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Property insurance for projects under construction can be significantly complex. Insuring renovation projects under a builder’s risk policy will often require more care in crafting a policy that provides adequate protection....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Are You Really Covered as an Additional Insured?

For your next construction project in New York, securing commercial general liability coverage as an additional insured may not be as simple as it would appear. Recent court rulings have interpreted the terms of insurance...more

Goldberg Segalla

[Webinar] Building Under Pressure: Navigating the Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Construction Contracts - March 25th, 12:00 pm -...

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Join Goldberg Segalla partner Laura Colca for an insightful webinar that delves into the complexities of how Trump’s tariffs have reshaped the construction industry. Learn the financial and logistical impacts of tariffs on...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Future of OSHA Heat Safety Rule Uncertain Under Trump Administration

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In a flurry of executive orders starting at inauguration, the Trump White House has dramatically shifted administrative agencies’ operations, including those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its...more

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Building Safety Act: New TCC Case on Building Information Orders

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Section 130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) allows the High Court to make building liability orders (BLO) if it considers it just and equitable to do so.  Section 132 allows the court to make an information order to...more

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Prospective Impacts of President Trump’s Tariffs on the Real Estate Market

On March 4th, President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, the United States’ two largest trading partners.  Two days later, those tariffs were largely lifted as President Trump signed...more

JAMS

How Not to Frustrate an Arbitrator

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Common Mistakes Attorneys Should Avoid in Arbitration - A recent federal court ruling held that an arbitration award would be enforced under the facts of that case, regardless of whether the parties considered the award...more

Baker Donelson

Protecting Against the Impact of 2025 Tariffs on Construction Costs

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The 25 Percent Tariff on Canadian and Mexican Products - On March 3, 2025, the Trump administration announced that the United States would proceed with its anticipated plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on products imported...more

Marshall Dennehey

Fourth District Court of Appeal Rules Policy Endorsement Prevails Over Main Policy in Case of Conflict

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Colony Insurance Company v. Titan Restoration Construction, Inc., Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2908, January 8, 2025 - Colony Insurance Company’s insurance policy with the general contracting company, Titan Restoration...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Cybersecurity In Construction: How To Effectively Mitigate Cyber Risk

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The construction industry’s reliance on digital data and devices has reshaped the construction process. When used properly, digital technology facilitates collaboration and increases productivity. However, growing dependence...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Navigating US-Canada Tariff Tensions: Managing Risk in Construction Contracts | Bennett Jones

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Driven by growing housing needs, clean energy policies and a high volume of telecommunications transactions, demand for Canadian infrastructure projects have been rising. However, recently announced US tariffs on Canadian...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

The Vital Impact of BABA Regulations on Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects

BABA Act's emphasis on using domestically produced steel is crucial for ensuring the quality, safety, and sustainability of infrastructure projects. The Build America Buy America (BABA) Act, part of the Infrastructure...more

Gray Reed

Economic Outlook – The Impacts of Inflation and Interest Rates on the Construction Industry

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What’s the deal with inflation and interest rates? Inflation has been, unfortunately, a hot topic as of late. In the wake of COVID-19, inflation has caused rising prices and unpredictable market conditions that affect...more

Kilpatrick

Trump Administration's DOL Pauses Litigation of Biden-Era Rule Expanding Davis-Bacon Act Coverage

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On February 19, 2025, Judge James Wesley Hendrix for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a 90-day stay of ongoing litigation, challenging a Biden-era rule implementing significant...more

Morgan Lewis

The Project Financing Outlook for Global Energy Projects in 2025

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Both the US and global energy storage markets have experienced rapid growth over the last year and are expected to continue expanding rapidly in order to support grid resiliency. Through 2030, the global energy storage market...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Department of Energy Continues to Issue Orders that Support Liquefied Natural Gas Exports with Extension Authorization to Golden...

On March 5, 2025, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) approved Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC’s (GPLNG) request to extend a deadline to begin exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its terminal facility currently...more

IR Global

From Disaster to Reform: The Ongoing Legal Legacy of Grenfell Tower

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In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, which claimed 72 lives, the UK government has undertaken significant measures to address the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster. This year, several key...more

Stinson LLP

Tariff Turbulence: Strengthening Construction Contracts to Weather the Storm

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In light of the Trump administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, construction industry stakeholders are facing renewed cost pressures and potential project delays. This alert discusses how...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic's Lien Statute

A federal judge in New York served up a good reminder last week about the importance of dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s when it comes to perfecting a mechanic’s lien.  The case involves a payment dispute between a...more

Cozen O'Connor

Tackling Potential Tariff Impacts on Awarded Federal Contracts & Private Construction Contracts

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On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order No. 14193, titled “Imposing Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border” (Tariff EO). The EO announced tariffs that would impact a wide...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Impact of Steel Tariffs on the Construction Industry

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The 2025 steel and aluminum tariffs are already reshaping cost structures in the construction sector, adding financial pressures to an industry that had hoped for more stability this year. On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed a...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

[Webinar] How to Protect your Rights on a USACE Dredging Project - March 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Join Cohen Seglias Government Contracting attorneys Michael Payne, Casey McKinnon and Steve Tobin for an in-depth discussion on how to protect your rights on dredging projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Report From Day 2 of The 2025 ABA OSHA/MSHA Law Conference

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This week we are attending the ABA Occupational Safety and Health Law Meeting in Rancho Mirage, California. The meeting includes representatives from management, labor, and safety professionals, some who previously worked in...more

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