Curt Martin and Richard Eiszner | ConsensusDocs A Texas appellate court recently ruled that a building permit wasn’t a condition precedent for a construction project. That caught our attention. Can you build a commercial project without a permit? But as we read the case, we see the court’s reasoning. And it reminds us of an… Continue reading We Won’t Permit That Excuse!
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AI and Automation at Construction Sites: Powerful Tools or New Source of Liability
Phillip Sampson, Jr. and Richard Whiteley | Bracewell What to Know Firms that deploy AI and automated equipment can potentially gain advantages in safety, speed and cost, but the legal infrastructure to support it—training, more specific contracts, insurance and processes for assessing losses and the preservation of evidence—must be built deliberately and not retrofitted after… Continue reading AI and Automation at Construction Sites: Powerful Tools or New Source of Liability
Highly Expedited Arbitration Under the ICC Rules 2026: A Potential New Tool to Enforce Dispute Adjudication Board Decisions?
Charles Nairac, Dr. Dimitar Kondev and Jon Gilbert | White & Case The new International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) Arbitration Rules came into effect on June 1, 2026. As reported in our previous alert, a key change made as part of the update was the introduction of a new Highly Expedited Arbitration procedure. In this alert,… Continue reading Highly Expedited Arbitration Under the ICC Rules 2026: A Potential New Tool to Enforce Dispute Adjudication Board Decisions?
Why Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property Now
Laura Grebe and Thomas Pienkos | Amundsen Davis When people think about IP, they often envision tech companies, software developers, and research and development labs—not construction companies. In reality, most companies, including those in construction, manage far more IP than they may realize. From brand identity to proprietary building methods, these assets can be as… Continue reading Why Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property Now
AI is Reshaping Construction: Where Risks Start and How to Stay Ahead
Drew Patty | Phelps Dunbar Artificial intelligence integration is accelerating from pilot projects to day-to-day use across the construction industry. Owners, contractors, design professionals and subcontractors are using AI to support design review, cost estimating, scheduling, safety planning, document management, and project analysis. These tools can improve efficiency and speed, but they also create meaningful… Continue reading AI is Reshaping Construction: Where Risks Start and How to Stay Ahead