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Why Has Infrastructure Become a Common Target for Cybercriminals?

by Si Katara | Sep 9, 2021
Cybersecurity | Infrastructure | Legislation | Technology

Hackers have identified infrastructure as a prime target. Contractors must modernize legacy software systems to protect vital societal assets from malicious attacks.

Trillion Dollar Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Beats the Odds in the Senate

by Vance Walter | Sep 1, 2021
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

With a checkered history of brokering bipartisan megadeals which historically fall apart at the last minute, the U.S. Senate has managed to buck the trend and pass the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act [...]

Five Advantages of Switching to Digital Contracts

by Dago Garcia | Aug 31, 2021
Accounting | Business | Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Project Management

Contractors can take advantage of modern tools to establish new lines of business to reach customers.

A Friendly Reminder to Subcontractors: Read the Contract!

by Matthew A. Margolis | Aug 25, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Subcontractors should read every provision of a contract, even if it seems non-negotiable.

Seven Proactive Steps to Avoid Construction Delay Disputes

by Michael Pink | Aug 24, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Productivity | Project Management | Technology

By being proactive, construction companies can minimize losses and claims from delays, cost overruns and disputes.

Preparing for Another Wave of Construction Project Demand

by Brian Cooper, Jackie Robinson | Aug 24, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

As the industry faces labor shortages, supply-chain disruptions and increases in construction demand, a strong team can make a big impact on the bottom line.

Shift Risk of Materials Price Increases With Price Escalation Clauses

by Christopher Horton, Eugene J. Heady | Aug 24, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Who bears the responsibility for increases in materials costs—the owner, contractor or subcontractors—and what can be done to shift the risk going forward?

Pandemic-Related Construction Materials Pricing Poses Challenges in Construction Lawsuits

by Nick Stewart | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Dispute Resolution | Economy | Legal and Regulatory

It's important to keep an eye on how the global pandemic has impacted construction materials when addressing cost of repair estimates in construction litigation.
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