Emily Bowlin | Gray Reed & McGraw What is zoning and how does it work? In simple terms, zoning refers to a city’s ability to regulate property owners’ use of their land within its corporate boundaries. For instance, a city may prohibit commercial accessory uses within its residential districts, thereby prohibiting at-home businesses. Failing to… Continue reading Zoning Fundamentals – What Developers And Builders Need To Know
Category: Construction
New Law Requires Change Orders Be Paid Within 30 Days for Private Construction in Washington
James Yand | Miller Nash The Washington legislature continues its quest to bring private construction in line with the same rules as public work projects. On February 28, the Washington State Senate unanimously approved Substitute Senate Bill 6192, subsequently signed by the governor, which modifies change order prompt payment in contracts. For public works projects… Continue reading New Law Requires Change Orders Be Paid Within 30 Days for Private Construction in Washington
Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but public entities get special treatment under the law, and when filing a claim against a public entity, in most cases, a claimant is required to file a claim with the public entity before filing suit under the Government Claims Act (Gov. Code… Continue reading Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief
Escrow No More: A New Era for Oregon’s Construction Retainage Law in 2024
Antonija Krizanac | David Wright Tremaine On March 7, 2024, the Oregon legislature enacted a significant change to the state’s law on retainage requirements for public and private construction projects. The new law introduces options for contractors to receive full payment of progress payments without retainage and without interest-bearing escrow accounts. Specifically, HB 4006-A (effective… Continue reading Escrow No More: A New Era for Oregon’s Construction Retainage Law in 2024
Exploring Architects’ Perspectives on AI: A Survey of Fears and Hopes
Aarni Heiskanen | AEC Business RIBA, the Royal Institute of British Architects, ran a survey in late 2023 with 500 respondents on the impact of AI on their profession. The study also explored the near-term outlook for AI adoption and use. The results reveal divided opinions among architects. A popular view is that AI threatens… Continue reading Exploring Architects’ Perspectives on AI: A Survey of Fears and Hopes