California remains one of the most difficult states in the country for contractors. The state has a massive construction market. It also has a legal and regulatory environment that creates […]
California’s Construction Laws Continue to Burden Contractors Read Post »
Context: Construction projects move quickly. Payment disputes, order disputes, and scope issues often need a prompt interim decision before they damage the project schedule or increase claim costs. That is
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Corotoman, Inc. v. Central West Virginia Regional Airport AuthoritySupreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, May 21, 2026 Facts The Airport Authority operates Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia. It
Court Limits Excessive Completion Costs in Construction Dispute Read Post »
Florida recently enacted CS/CS/HB 803, a construction-related law that changes several building permit and inspection rules. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. Among other things, it requires a local
Florida Changes Building Permit and Inspection Rules Read Post »
State and Federal Regulatory Changes Florida Changes Building Permit and Inspection Rules Florida recently enacted CS/CS/HB 803, a construction-related law that changes several building permit and inspection rules. The law
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Construction contractors continue to operate in an environment where pricing certainty can disappear quickly. Material volatility, tariff changes, freight disruption, regulatory shifts, manufacturer delays, and labor constraints can all affect
Construction Contracts in an Era of Tariff, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Volatility Read Post »
Context: Construction contractors are often asked to install materials or systems that they did not select, design, manufacture, or test for compatibility with existing conditions. This is especially common on
Manufacturer System Compatibility Clause Read Post »
In Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. v. Keathley, No. 2D2025-1900, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal addressed whether a general contractor could claim workers’ compensation immunity after a worker
The National Labor Relations Board has formally withdrawn its 2023 joint-employer rule and restored the prior, narrower 2020 standard. This is a significant development for construction because contractors, subcontractors, staffing
State and Federal Regulatory Changes NLRB Restores Narrower Joint-Employer Standard: What Contractors Should Know The National Labor Relations Board has formally withdrawn its 2023 joint-employer rule and restored the prior,
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