Advise & Consult As 3D printing technology gains traction in the construction industry, law firms must prepare for a new wave of product liability challenges. From printed walls to entire homes, additive manufacturing is reshaping how structures are built—and how liability is assigned when things go wrong. The Shift to Digital Fabrication 3D-printed buildings are… Continue reading Legal Brief: Product Liability in 3D-Printed Construction
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How to Conduct Due Diligence on an Adaptive Reuse Project
R. Kymn Harp | Buchalter Adaptive reuse refers to the process of taking an existing building or structure originally designed for one purpose and adapting it so that it can be used for another. The goal is to breathe new life into old buildings. Adaptive reuse promotes environmental, cultural and economic sustainability, and is an alternative to… Continue reading How to Conduct Due Diligence on an Adaptive Reuse Project
3D Printing in Construction: A Legal Frontier Emerging Layer by Layer
Advise & Consult As the legal landscape continues to evolve alongside technological innovation, one development demands our attention: the rise of 3D-printed buildings. Once a speculative concept, additive manufacturing is now producing homes, offices, and infrastructure with unprecedented speed and precision. For law firms advising developers, insurers, regulators, and tech providers, this shift presents both… Continue reading 3D Printing in Construction: A Legal Frontier Emerging Layer by Layer
Building Resolution: How Mediation Can Effectively Resolve Construction Disputes
Brenda K. Radmacher | American Arbitration Association In the complex and high-stakes world of construction, disputes are not just common—they’re expected. However, the traditional path of litigation is often costly, time-consuming, and damaging to business relationships. Mediation, when approached strategically, offers a powerful alternative. By combining practical strategies and employing nuanced mechanics of mediation, construction… Continue reading Building Resolution: How Mediation Can Effectively Resolve Construction Disputes
Is Your Subcontractor an Independent Contractor or an Employee? The Answer May Not Be as Simple as You Think
John Mark Goodman and Anne R. Yuengert | BuildSmart Most construction contracts include a provision stating that the contractor or subcontractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the owner or contractor. That should settle the matter, right? Wrong. Depending on the context and jurisdiction, such contractual provisions may mean little or nothing at all. Check… Continue reading Is Your Subcontractor an Independent Contractor or an Employee? The Answer May Not Be as Simple as You Think