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Mission Accomplished: Construction and the FRA

by Peter Comstock | Aug 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

The newly signed Fiscal Responsibility Act raises the federal debt limit—while also delivering much-needed reforms to the federal permitting process.

New Florida Bill Shortens Time for Construction-Defect Lawsuits

by Jessica Zelitt | Jul 19, 2023
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Senate Bill 360 implements changes and modifications to certain statutes of the Florida Building Code.

Deescalating Hyper Escalation

by Paul F. Williamson | Jun 7, 2023
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Legislation at the federal and state levels would address record materials price increases in public procurement.

Rethinking NEPA

by Peter Comstock | Jun 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

The federal permitting process needs to be reformed—starting with an overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Six Ways to Put the Brakes on Social Inflation

by Julie Zando-Dennis | May 9, 2023
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

With social inflation rising faster than general inflation, contractors, brokers, agents and insurance providers can work together to quell those claim costs.

Labor Pains

by Peter Comstock | May 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

The Biden administration’s signature legislative accomplishments—including the bipartisan infrastructure bill—could actually disrupt key infrastructure and energy projects.

Pay Attention to Details in the Infrastructure Investment Act

by Josh Mahan | Apr 4, 2023
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Markets

Understanding Buy America requirements is key to managing federally funded projects.

Mr. Smith Goes to Ways and Means

by Peter Comstock | Apr 1, 2023
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Washington Update

Just in time for tax day, a stalwart ally of Main Street takes the reins of a key House committee—where he could play a crucial role in defending expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
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