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Bond Check: Negotiation Tactics for Assessing Commercial Risk

by Brian Streicher | Nov 6, 2026
Features | Business | Business Risk | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding | Top Story | Topic

Not all bond forms offer contractors the same protections—and knowing where the language departs from industry standards can prevent costly surprises.

The Delay You Did Not Draft For: Regulatory Risk in Data Center Construction Contracting

by Jason Kosek, Keith Lazere | Oct 6, 2026
Risk | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Industrial | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets | Regulations | Risk Management | Top Story | Topic

Smart contract drafting and executing can provide contractors protection in the face of data center construction pauses.
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From Claim to Courtroom: How Documentation Shapes Construction Disputes

by Taylor Orgeron | Sep 29, 2026
Legal and Regulatory | Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Law | Risk | Risk Management | Top Story | Topic

Scheduling an inspection of the property should be one of your first tasks once a claim or potential claim is identified.
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Mediation in Construction Disputes: A Practical Guide

by Construction Executive | Sep 22, 2026
Legal and Regulatory | Dispute Resolution

A disputed change order or delay claim can put far more than payment at stake, threatening project schedules, working relationships and the time executives need to run their businesses.
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Key Person Provisions in Construction Contracts: Because People, Not Companies, Build Projects

by Nate Simon | Sep 22, 2026
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A key person provision is a widely underused tool in the world of construction contracts.

Why Electronic Leak Detection Is Becoming a Must-Have in Commercial Construction

by Channing Baker | Aug 28, 2026
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Water intrusion drives most construction disputes.

Supply Chain Is a Legal Exposure—Not Just a Force Majeure Problem

by Owen Newman | Aug 18, 2026
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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.

Did You Know: Unique Legal Considerations for Animal Care Facilities

by Hannah Skidmore | Jul 29, 2026
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Animal care facilities are among the most complex and specialized segments of the construction industry, and that can lead to legal complications.
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