Hannah Batsche, Ellen Chapelle and Richard Reizen | Gould + Ratner As 2026 dawns, it is natural to consider the outlook for construction in the coming year. John Kenneth Galbraith famously opined on the validity of economic forecasting in general: “The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.” With that admonition… Continue reading 2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty
Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration
Gilbert K. Squires | JAMS Construction arbitration—particularly in cross-border disputes—can present timing and procedural challenges that require careful planning and active management. For in-house counsel and practitioners, the goal isn’t to wish away delays; it’s to anticipate, manage and navigate them effectively while achieving desired project and business outcomes. As discussed below, pragmatic strategies,… Continue reading Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration
EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating Developments
Jamey Collidge, Melissa Horne, Darby Koput, Mack McGuffey and Christian Pirri | Troutman Pepper Locke The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expressed its intent to propose a rule to revise the regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” under the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program, with a proposed rule… Continue reading EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating Developments
Client Alert: Ohio Enacts Statewide E-Verify Mandate for Non-Residential Construction
Haley Kole and Maria del Carmen Ramos | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick On December 19, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the E‑Verify Workforce Integrity Act, mandating E‑Verify participation for any non-residential construction company contracting within Ohio, subject to limited exceptions, effective March 19, 2026. The law applies to non-residential construction contractors regardless of size, including… Continue reading Client Alert: Ohio Enacts Statewide E-Verify Mandate for Non-Residential Construction
Washington Bill 2191: What It Means for General Contractors and the Construction Industry
Meghan Douris | Seyfarth Shaw The Washington legislature is considering Bill 2191, which introduces new worker protection measures aimed at improving labor standards in the construction industry. While the intent behind these protections is commendable, the bill raises significant concerns for general contractors—particularly around compliance, cost implications, and the ambiguity of exemptions tied to “qualifying CBAs”… Continue reading Washington Bill 2191: What It Means for General Contractors and the Construction Industry