Meghan Douris | Seyfarth Shaw Artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools are no longer experimental on construction projects. In Q1 of 2026, we can already see how they are already influencing schedules, estimates, submittals, safety reporting, and day‑to‑day project documentation. As peak construction season approaches, many teams are accelerating adoption of AI to gain efficiency.… Continue reading AI & Digital Tools on Construction Projects: Contract Risks to Address Before Peak Season
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Construction Delivery Methods: A Legal Perspective
Jeffrey Gallant and Curtis Noles | Clark Hill In today’s construction and project management landscape, selecting the right project delivery method is as consequential as the project’s scope, budget, and schedule. This article introduces the principal approaches – Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager Advisor, and Construction Manager at Risk – and explains how their differing allocations… Continue reading Construction Delivery Methods: A Legal Perspective
A Kick in the Asphalt: $30 Million Settlement Highlights FCA Risk for Construction Contractors
Matthew Feinberg and Kane Smith | PilieroMazza Earlier this year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it amassed a record $6.8 Billion in fraud and False Claims Act (FCA) recoveries in Fiscal Year 2025. New FCA matters also increased substantially, driven in large part by a significant rise in suits brought by whistleblowers. As part of DOJ’s… Continue reading A Kick in the Asphalt: $30 Million Settlement Highlights FCA Risk for Construction Contractors
Resolving Data Center Construction Disputes: Why Arbitration Is the Preferred Strategy
Phillip Sampson, Jr. and Richard Whiteley | Bracewell Data center construction disputes are increasingly common due to complex contracts, specialized equipment and strict uptime requirements. Without a clear dispute resolution strategy, delays can lead to financial loss, missed service-level agreements (SLAs) and reputational risk. This Q&A explains why arbitration is often the preferred method for… Continue reading Resolving Data Center Construction Disputes: Why Arbitration Is the Preferred Strategy
The Hidden Fault Lines In Colorado Construction Insurance
Fennemore Construction insurance is not a predictable risk—it is an escalating one. Claims are rising in both frequency and severity, driven by labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and a more aggressive litigation environment. Financial exposure is accelerating as well. U.S. liability losses have climbed by tens of billions over the past decade, while defect claims… Continue reading The Hidden Fault Lines In Colorado Construction Insurance