Construction’s biggest legal challenges have changed. Here’s what top attorneys from some of CE's Top 50 Construction Law Firms say contractors should prepare for next, from cost volatility to AI innovation and beyond.
Supply Chain Is a Legal Exposure—Not Just a Force Majeure Problem
Most programs are tested against the supply chain as it existed at contract award—not against the mid-project substitution scenarios where exposure actually arises.
Construction Attorneys: Contract Negotiation Strategy
For contractors, some of the most consequential project risks are established long before work begins, during contract negotiations.
The Use of AI in Construction Contracts: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?
The benefits of using artificial intelligence in the development and review of construction contracts far outweigh the risks—as long as you're aware of them.
Arbitration Nation: Opposing the FLCA
Proposed legislation would let federally appointed arbitrators impose binding private-sector labor contracts if unions and employers fail to reach agreement within accelerated timelines.
Arbitration in Construction Disputes: Process and Best Practices
Construction arbitration may begin after negotiations fail, but the outcome is often shaped much earlier by the contract language, project records and claim decisions made during the job.
Contractor Dispute Resolution Framework and Prevention
Contractor disputes rarely begin with a single major failure—they emerge when unclear expectations, inconsistent documentation and unresolved operational friction compound across the lifecycle of a project.
Limitations of Liability Provisions in Construction Contracts: A Means to Manage Risk and Limit Financial Exposure
Specific construction risks can be limited through an LOL clause—that's limitation of liability.





