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Delivering the Key to the City: Special Considerations in City Hall P3s

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A number of municipalities have recently issued, or are contemplating, competitive solicitations for public-private partnerships (“P3s”) to deliver new municipal facilities, typically as part of a transformative “town center”...more

Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC

Navigating High-Density Development Under HB24-1313: The Transit‑Oriented Development Act

On May 13, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1313 (HB24-1313) into law. This act incentivizes transit-oriented development (TOD) by providing $35 million in grants to transit-oriented communities (TOCs) to help...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Washington Expands Change Order Protections to Private Projects

In March 2024, Governor Inslee signed SSB 6192 into law. This amended RCW 39.04.360 to require timely execution of change orders on both public and private construction projects. The amended language, which went into effect...more

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Arizona Extends Sunset of Alternative Project Delivery Methods

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In Arizona, municipalities and special taxing districts, such as community facilities districts, are required to use public procurement procedures in connection with the acquisition and construction of public infrastructure....more

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A Can-Do Approach to P3's

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Fort Lauderdale has reached financial close this year on a new P3 project that is slated to bring a new water treatment plant online by 2026. An article published on Partnerships Bulletin highlighted the “can-do” approach by...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Five Tips for Municipalities to Keep in Mind When Embarking on Construction Projects

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Municipalities are some of the largest land developers in the state, accounting for building projects that include everything from schools and stadiums, municipal buildings - such as fire departments or public works...more

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Court Decision Reminds School Boards of the Importance of “Sunshine” in Guaranteed Energy Savings and Other Construction Contracts...

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In a recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, a taxpayer unsuccessfully challenged a school district’s guaranteed energy savings contract. School Board members should be aware of this decision because the favorable outcome...more

Troutman Pepper

Pennsylvania’s Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine Appears Alive and Well: Appellate Court Permits Contractor to Pursue...

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Popple Construction, Inc. v. Reilly Associates, Inc. No. 775-MDA-2017, 2019 BL 213236 (Pa. Sup. Ct., June 10, 2019). On June 10, 2019, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court decision to deny a motion to...more

Burr & Forman

Slow as a Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable to Contractor’s Claim Against Architect

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When we think of delays on a construction project, the first inquiry is to identify the turtle—the one party holding up progress or causing the delay. Many times, the parties’ contract will dictate whether the contractor can...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Be Aware of Sovereign Immunity - Construction and Procurement Law News, Q1 2018

Sovereign immunity is the legal doctrine, dating back to the days of the British monarchy, that a sovereign or state cannot commit a legal wrong and is immune from suit: in essence, “the king can do no wrong.” ...more

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