Advise & Consult As 3D printing technology gains traction in the construction industry, law firms must prepare for a new wave of product liability challenges. From printed walls to entire homes, additive manufacturing is reshaping how structures are built—and how liability is assigned when things go wrong. The Shift to Digital Fabrication 3D-printed buildings are… Continue reading Legal Brief: Product Liability in 3D-Printed Construction
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OP-ED: Completing a Project After a Receiver is Appointed
Cordelia Addington and Craig Russillo | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt A construction project can halt for many reasons, but few are as disruptive as the project owner running out of funds. Depending on the owner’s situation, a lender — like the bank or private equity group — may take control of the project through a… Continue reading OP-ED: Completing a Project After a Receiver is Appointed
Risk Associated With Design-Build Project Delivery Method
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates The design-build project delivery method is when the design-builder (typically the contractor) is responsible for both the design and construction of the project. Thus, the responsibility for both the design and construction falls under the same umbrella and, naturally, carries more risk. The discussion below demonstrates risk involved in the… Continue reading Risk Associated With Design-Build Project Delivery Method
Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
Jacopo Prisco | CNN A US company has engineered a new type of wood that it says has up to 10 times the strength-to-weight ratio of steel, while also being up to six times lighter. “Superwood” has just launched as a commercial product, manufactured by InventWood, a company co-founded by material scientist Liangbing Hu. Over… Continue reading Scientists Create ‘Superwood’ That’s Stronger Than Steel
From Assistive To Autonomous: The Next Steps In Construction’s Al Journey
Pankaj Bhagat and Naman Gupta | Alvarez and Marsal A revolutionizing industries worldwide, yet construction – held back by fragmented adoption and siloed digital tools continues to trail behind. While many firms have experimented with foundational and generative Al (GenAI), scaling beyond isolated use cases remains a challenge. Illustrating the same, recent research found that… Continue reading From Assistive To Autonomous: The Next Steps In Construction’s Al Journey