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Prefabrication: The Better Way to Build 0

By J. Brewer Anderson, Cobb Law Group Prefabrication has been taking over the way contractors work and build. It is more important than ever for subcontractors to increase their knowledge and usage of this new technology. It is cost efficient and time efficient, safer than traditional methods, and scalable; yet, many subcontractors are unable to

Women in Construction: Changing How the Industry Manages Risk 0

By Emily Martin, Saul Ewing LLP Every year during “Women in Construction Week”, the industry celebrates the growing number of women entering the construction field. Much of the conversation focuses on representation in the skilled trades and project management, but an important shift is also happening behind the scene: women are increasingly influencing how construction

Technology on the Jobsite: Where BIM, AI and Legal Risks Collide 0

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

Supply Chain Disruption Risk: Legal Perspective for Procurement Functions 0
- Legally Speaking, Payment
- January 27, 2026
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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Why Retainage Remains a Persistent Challenge for Subs Nationwide … and What You Can Do to Manage the Risks 0
- FINANCE, Legally Speaking, Payment, Risk Management
- January 27, 2026
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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Preparing for Victory in Construction Disputes 0
- Construction in the Courts, Documentation, Legally Speaking, Risk Management
- December 23, 2025
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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