Colorado’s Construction Industry Faces Risk from Controversial Consumer Protection Bill

Gabriel Pinilla and Christopher Yost | Adams and Reese A controversial bill is making its way through the Colorado state legislature that threatens to unleash a flood of litigation that could have far-reaching consequences for the construction industry. House Bill 24-1014 aims to remove the longstanding requirement for plaintiffs to prove that a deceptive trade practice… Continue reading Colorado’s Construction Industry Faces Risk from Controversial Consumer Protection Bill

Protect Projects From Higher Repair Costs and Property Damage

Michael Teng | Construction Executive The cost of risk—and mitigating it—has increased in construction. It’s a trend that mirrors economic headwinds that are expected to continue in 2024. Every aspect of a jobsite costs more today, from materials and labor to tools and equipment. Take construction input costs for example. While relatively flat in 2023,… Continue reading Protect Projects From Higher Repair Costs and Property Damage

Mass Timber Reduces Construction’s Carbon Footprint, but Introduces New Risk Scenarios

Allianz Mass timber has the potential to be a critical building component for the cities of the near future given the need for the construction sector to reduce its reliance on concrete and steel to lower its Co2 emissions. However, as this market grows and mass timber buildings evolve to greater heights, the construction risk… Continue reading Mass Timber Reduces Construction’s Carbon Footprint, but Introduces New Risk Scenarios

What Is The Difference Between Fee Simple, An Easement, Full Take, And Part Take?

Jillian Friess Leivas | Nossaman When one hears “eminent domain” or “condemnation,” you might envision a governmental agency or utility coming in and acquiring the entirety of a piece of property and leaving nothing behind. However, often times, condemnation does not require the entire property, but only a portion or rights to use a portion… Continue reading What Is The Difference Between Fee Simple, An Easement, Full Take, And Part Take?

Federal Infrastructure Contractors: Build America, Buy America Now Mandates More Restrictive Definition of “Construction Materials” for Federal Grants and Agreements

Melissa Kirby | Husch Blackwell The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“BABA”), was signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021.  BABA provisions apply to all Federal financial assistance awards (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements, non-cash contributions or donations, direct assistance and… Continue reading Federal Infrastructure Contractors: Build America, Buy America Now Mandates More Restrictive Definition of “Construction Materials” for Federal Grants and Agreements

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