Sydne Levy, Joshua Rabinowitz and Michael Zehner | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, new amendments to the California Civil Code will significantly affect most private construction projects (excluding certain smaller residential projects under four stories). Two statutes—Civil Code sections 8811 and 8850—impose non-waivable requirements and render noncompliant contract provisions unenforceable. Owners, contractors… Continue reading California’s New Rules for Private Construction Contracts Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
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When the Foundation Cracks: How Contractor Bankruptcies Disrupt Construction Projects
Maya Dokic and Tara LeDay | Husch Blackwell In the complex world of construction, where projects often depend on a delicate chain of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, financial stability is not just important—it is foundational. The moment one link in the chain falters, especially through a contractor’s bankruptcy, the entire structure can be thrown into… Continue reading When the Foundation Cracks: How Contractor Bankruptcies Disrupt Construction Projects
Builders Beware: Louisiana Contractor Licensing Changes
Trent Cotney, Susan Eccles and Christopher Joseph Jr. | Adams & Reese This month, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) issued a new update regarding requirements for contractors who perform residential roof work. Effective January 1, 2026, only licensees holding Residential Construction and Residential Roofing classifications may perform residential roof work. As a reminder, changes… Continue reading Builders Beware: Louisiana Contractor Licensing Changes
Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk
Vivien Peaden and Jordyne Johnson Richartz | Baker Donelson (1) The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Artificial Intelligence in Construction The commercial construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) tools rapidly reshape how projects are planned, managed, and delivered. Advancements in AI and machine learning, including those in generative… Continue reading Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk
LLMs in Construction: Where They Fail and Where They Shine
Aarni Heiskanen | AEC Business At the Building 2030 Summer Seminar, doctoral researchers Tuomas Valkonen and Roope Nyqvist from Aalto University shared fresh insights into how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and DeepSeek perform in construction-related tasks. The results highlight a simple truth: used wisely, LLMs can accelerate knowledge work; used unwisely, they can produce nonsensical results in… Continue reading LLMs in Construction: Where They Fail and Where They Shine