Casey Few and Jeffrey Nix | Clark Hill Contractors – of all tiers – are often surprised to learn they may be considered a “special employer” of individuals who actually work for independent third parties—such as temporary staffing agencies or equipment rental companies—on their projects. Even more surprising, contractors (including owners who self-perform) can be… Continue reading The Borrowed Servant Rule: Liability Risks for Contractors and Owners
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What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart A suspension notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can have immediate and significant consequences for a participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program. While a suspension is not the same as a final termination, it typically halts a firm’s ability to receive new 8(a)… Continue reading What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Mandelbaum Barrett What 2026 Is Shaping Up to Look Like for the Construction Industry As 2026 gets underway, the construction industry is settling into a more measured pace. The explosive growth driven by a handful of megaprojects over the past few years is leveling off, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared, it’s just… Continue reading Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
Managing Tariff Volatility in Cross‑Border U.S. Construction Projects: Practical Contract‑Drafting and Procurement Strategies
Sara Beiro Farabow and Michael Wagner, Jr. | Seyfarth Shaw Volatile U.S. tariff announcements continue to affect international supply chains for U.S. construction projects. Although recent litigation has centered on the scope of presidential tariff authority rather than construction‑specific disputes, these decisions carry important implications for how parties structure risk in their contracts. In May… Continue reading Managing Tariff Volatility in Cross‑Border U.S. Construction Projects: Practical Contract‑Drafting and Procurement Strategies
Mass Timber Fire Resistance: Sustainability, Code Compliance, and Fire Safety in Tall Buildings
Marc-André Langevin and Kevin To | J.S. Held What Is Mass Timber? Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing requirements for erection are well established; however, current regulatory limitations remain, often based on outdated assumptions… Continue reading Mass Timber Fire Resistance: Sustainability, Code Compliance, and Fire Safety in Tall Buildings