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

Robots, Brick, and the Future of Construction Labor in Utah

Andrew Berne and Alan Schiess | Babcock, Scott and Babcock Across the country, construction technology is changing quickly, and masonry is no exception. Robotic systems that assist with laying brick or concrete masonry units are now moving from demonstration to real-world job sites. But the legal and practical question is not whether a robot can… Continue reading Robots, Brick, and the Future of Construction Labor in Utah

AI Isn’t the Future of Claims. It’s the Present

Jim Sorrells | Risk & Insurance Delaying adoption creates real competitive risk, widening gaps in severity management, settlement outcomes, expense control, workforce productivity, and market credibility. AI maturity is increasingly separating leaders from followers. There is a persistent misconception in claims that artificial intelligence (AI) represents the future of the industry. That belief exists largely… Continue reading AI Isn’t the Future of Claims. It’s the Present

Up in Smoke: A Cautionary Tale of the Economic Loss Rule

Brandon R. Clark | Saul Ewing In Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. HIVE Constr., Inc., 2025 CO 17, 567 P.3d 153, the Supreme Court of Colorado denied an insurer, as subrogee, damages in tort for its willful and wanton conduct after a contractor’s deliberate deviation from architectural design plans led to a restaurant fire and significant damages… Continue reading Up in Smoke: A Cautionary Tale of the Economic Loss Rule