Richard McDonald, Cory Mickels and Jay Ross | Lathrop GPM Two new California statutes taking effect January 1, 2026, will significantly change the way private construction projects are contracted, administered and paid: Both laws require immediate updates to standard contract forms, internal workflows and project management practices. SB 61: The New 5% Retention Cap SB… Continue reading California Overhauls Private Sector Construction Payment Practices
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California’s New Rules for Private Construction Contracts Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
Sydne Levy, Joshua Rabinowitz and Michael Zehner | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, new amendments to the California Civil Code will significantly affect most private construction projects (excluding certain smaller residential projects under four stories). Two statutes—Civil Code sections 8811 and 8850—impose non-waivable requirements and render noncompliant contract provisions unenforceable. Owners, contractors… Continue reading California’s New Rules for Private Construction Contracts Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026