Project Delay, Now and Later
A recent decision from the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals affirmed that contractors don’t need to wait until contract completion to litigate delay claims.
Contractors Report Strong Opposition to PLA Mandates
In a survey of more than 500 members of Associated Builders and Contractors, 98 percent said they were less likely to bid on a taxpayer-funded construction contract if the bid specifications required the winning firm to sign a project labor agreement with labor unions.
What Merit Shop Contractors Can Expect From the 2018 Midterm Election Results
The 2018 midterm elections were an important opportunity for Democrats to chip away at near-historic levels of Republican power at the state level.
What Do the Newly Adopted FTA Regulations Mean for P3s?
The FTA’s Private Investment Project Procedures rule on funding for public transportation capital projects allows recipients to request a modification or waiver if they can demonstrate that these impede the use of P3s and private investment in such projects.
Timely Legal Trends and Developments for Construction
Important legal developments for the construction industry from the second half of 2018 offer a glimpse at what may be waiting around the corner.
Legislative Strategies for Prevailing Wage Laws
While a U.S. Court of Appeals upheld California’s prevailing wage law, Legislators in Michigan and Missouri repealed or rolled back such laws. A legislative strategy to repeal, rollback or maintain may be more successful than challenging in court.
ICC Approves Mass Timber Code Changes
The International Code Council voted to approve a package of 14 proposed tall mass timber code changes.
Navigating Risk Allocation in P3 Agreements
Before pursuing a P3 project, understand the basic contractual structure affecting design and construction, identify project risks, and modify terms that are inconsistent with the firm’s appetite for risk and overall strategic objectives.
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