New Year Forecasting
- LEGAL, Legally Speaking, Outlook & Trends
- September 24, 2024

By Brian C. Padove and John E. Sebastian, Watt Tieder Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP Digital tools are now firmly embedded in day-to-day construction site operations. What was once an industry that was behind technological advancements with technology limited to pilot programs or large-scale design-build projects – Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, and jobsite automation
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By Jonathan Todd, Benesch Geopolitics and supply chain risk have emerged as top concerns for Chief Legal Officers. These factors are shaping strategic plans and competitive advantage as well as day-to-day operations. Along the way, traditional approaches to the supply chain discipline are evolving in response to this time of great change. This article summarizes
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By Eric Travers, Esq., Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter As a construction attorney with over two decades of experience working closely with subcontractors and the American Subcontractors Association (ASA), I can confidently say that retainage has been, and remains, a significant and ongoing challenge for subcontractors nationwide. The concept of retainage originated in the 1840s.
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By Todd Nectow, Thomas, Feldman & Wilshusen, L.L.P. Marcus Aurelius (the wise old emperor in Gladiator) said, The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. Miguel de Cervantes (the guy who wrote Don Quixote) said, To be prepared is half the victory. Aurelius and Cervantes were discussing victory on the battlefield,
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By Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm PLLC The labor market has presented immense challenges for subcontractors in recent years. Many of us experienced the shock of the “Great Resignation,” watching valued team members leave and struggling to fill the void. With more job openings than available workers, attracting and retaining talent became a battle.
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By Christian Fernandez, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. Every subcontractor knows this truth: getting paid on time can make or break a business. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any construction company, and delayed payments can quickly ripple through operations — slowing payroll, straining relationships with suppliers, and putting future projects at risk. In an industry
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