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construction attorney contract negotiation

Construction Attorneys: Contract Negotiation Strategy

by Construction Executive | Aug 7, 2026
Legal and Regulatory | Contracts

For contractors, some of the most consequential project risks are established long before work begins, during contract negotiations.

ABC Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Sonderling as Labor Secretary

by ABC | Jul 30, 2026
Top Story | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

The U.S. HELP Committee advanced the nomination of Keith Sonderling for Labor Secretary.

Did You Know: Unique Legal Considerations for Animal Care Facilities

by Hannah Skidmore | Jul 29, 2026
Top Story | Dispute Resolution | Law | Legal and Regulatory

Animal care facilities are among the most complex and specialized segments of the construction industry, and that can lead to legal complications.

The Use of AI in Construction Contracts: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?

by Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Jul 27, 2026
Top Story | Artificial Intelligence | BIM | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Technology

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.

Winning With the One Big Beautiful Bill: How Contractors Can Build a Plan for Success

by Travis Klein, Todd Feuerman | Jul 2, 2026
Top Story | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

Reassess where your construction company stands one year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed.

ABC Applauds President Trump’s Nomination of Keith Sonderling as Labor Secretary

by ABC | Jun 30, 2026
Top Story | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

President Trump nominates Keith Sonderling for Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor.

DOL’s Retreat on Davis-Bacon Expansion Welcome, But Full Repeal Is Needed

by ABC | Jun 26, 2026
Top Story | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy | Regulations

“In a victory for the construction industry, taxpayers and the rule of law, yesterday’s order recognizes the illegality of former President Joe Biden’s efforts to expand Davis-Bacon requirements beyond the scope Congress set out."
defining what construction attorneys do

What Construction Attorneys Do and When Contractors Need Them

by Construction Executive | Jun 22, 2026
Legal and Regulatory | Law

Construction projects move quickly, and for contractors, the right legal guidance can mean the difference between protecting payment, controlling risk and losing leverage when disputes arise.
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