Tag: SB 440

Those Involved in Private Construction Agreements in California Must Act Now to Prepare for New Claim Resolution Requirements

Laurence Phillips | Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch The clock is ticking for anyone involved in negotiating or administering private construction agreements in California. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (SB 440) will reshape how change orders and claims arising from them are handled on private construction projects. Private… Continue reading Those Involved in Private Construction Agreements in California Must Act Now to Prepare for New Claim Resolution Requirements

Is Your Private Project Ready For California’s New Change Order Law?

Benjamin J. Morris | Foley & Lardner The Clock is Ticking: SB 440 Takes Effect January 1, 2026 The new year brings a mandatory shakeup to California’s private construction industry. Effective January 1, 2026, Senate Bill 440 — the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (“SB 440”) — will govern how contractors and owners… Continue reading Is Your Private Project Ready For California’s New Change Order Law?