Artificial Intelligence in Construction Contracts – Evaluating the Risks and Benefits
Webinar ¦ Benefits of Using AI in Construction
Come & Take It: The Eminent Domain Podcast (Episode #13), Featuring Winstead Shareholder Tom Forestier
Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast - Episode 28: Construction Compliance with Joan Moore and Mim Munzel of The Arbor Consulting Group
Dinsmore's Sam Hargitt on working with some of Indianapolis' top developers and investors
Residential Contractor Boot Camp
Data Centers: Demand, Development, and Future Challenges With Ali Greenwood — TAG Infrastructure Talks Podcast
Preparing for Major Changes to DOT’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise DBE Program
PilieroMazza Annual Review: Lessons from 2023 Contract Claims and Appeals Decisions Affect Approach to 2024 Cases
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Is It Time to Find a New Supplier?
Brad Gibbs Discusses the Intersection of Renewables and Oil and Gas in Emerging Surface Use Issues
Construction Litigation Unveiled: Navigating Disputes in the Built World
Visual Storytelling in Complex Arbitration – IMS Insights Podcast Episode 65
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Options Beyond Contract Termination or Default
Building Better: Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in Construction
Brett Burney Chats with the Leaders of a Data-Driven, Technology-Enabled Law Firm
Podcast: Owner’s Outlook: Managing Risks in an Ever-Changing Construction Environment - Diagnosing Health Care
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Candid Conversations with Suppliers in Distress
Clocking in with PilieroMazza: DOL Finalizes Landmark Changes to Davis-Bacon Act: What Federal Construction Contractors Need to Know
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Identifying Suppliers in Distress
With 2024 coming to a close, here is a roundup of Cal/OSHA updates from the recent Standard Board meetings and Cal/OSHA’s triannual advisory committee meeting:...more
On December 11, 2024, the South Carolina Supreme Court sent a clear message to home developers/builders – an arbitration clause that also contains a provision that violates a statute and/or South Carolina public policy may...more
On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its construction rule to include a requirement that construction employers provide properly fitting safety gear to its workers by...more
The second and third reading of the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill concluded at the Legislative Council on 18 December 2024....more
The Government of Chile has published Law No. 21,718, which amends the General Law of Urbanism and Construction, in addition to a series of regulatory provisions. The new law, introduced on November 29, 2024, aims to...more
The purpose of certificate of merit (sometimes referred to as affidavit of merit) statutes is to identify frivolous claims before the court wastes time and resources during litigation. More common in medical malpractice...more
In recent years, courts in Ontario have struggled with the answer to this question, and we direct you to our earlier blog, Requisitioning the Closure of Open Building Permits, on the subject that considered the 2022 case Chan...more
Colorado authorities recently published proposed regulations that will have major implications for construction and development projects that impact state waters. The regulations establish a permitting system for projects...more
Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more
On December 19, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek publicly announced Executive Order No. 24-31 (“PLA Executive Order”), requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on nearly all state construction projects in Oregon. Here’s a...more
Last week, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a final rule amending its safety standards for the construction industry to require assurance of the proper fitting of personal protective equipment....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
Arbitration agreements have become commonplace in construction contracts. As a result, a significant portion of construction disputes are resolved privately through arbitration rather than in public courts. This article...more
In H&L Contracting, LLC, ASBCA Nol. 63695 (November 21, 2024), the contractor sought to recover for cost overruns it incurred in connection with a dredging contract. The contractor had to utilize an ocean-going dredge to...more
For participants in New York’s construction industry, the distinction between possession of supervisory authority, on the one hand, and the exercise of that authority, on the other, may have significant implications for their...more
In a case of first impression in Massachusetts, Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc., 104 Mass. App. Ct. 572 (2024), the Appellate Court confirmed that construction defects, without more, do not constitute property damage...more
On December 5, 2024, the New York City Council approved the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” text amendment, as modified by the City Planning Commission, following recommendations from the Zoning and Franchises...more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a final rule that revises the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. Under the revised standard, employers engaged in...more
There’s been plenty of litigation over whether construction defect claims qualify for coverage under a CGL policy. This month, we discuss two federal circuit court rulings (First and Seventh Circuits) that reach opposite...more
All contractors and subcontractors who submit bids or perform construction work on public work projects or private projects covered by Article 8 of the Labor Law are required to register with the New York State Department of...more
Prefabrication is nothing new to the construction industry. And, over the past several years, we have seen a rather significant increase in the utilization of prefabrication. With this increase, however, it has revealed...more
1. DOES A D & B CONTRACTOR HAVE TO CHECK THE ER DESIGN? A design and build contractor may agree to complete the design of a project but does that responsibility extend to checking the design in the Employer's...more
During any construction project, unanticipated impacts and revisions to project scope, schedule and cost are almost inevitable. For example, access delays and disruptions arise, unusually severe weather conditions are...more
On December 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a statement that it had finalized a rule amending 29 C.F.R. 1926.95(c) to require construction employers to make personal protective...more
Washington State has enacted significant employment laws that have or will come into effect in 2024 and 2025. These laws introduce new requirements and protections for employees across various industries. This update provides...more