WEBINAR ALERT : October 16th, 2025 - Managing the Risk in CM At-Risk
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By: Bill Shaughnessy, Partner Jones Walker, LLP. Construction surety bonds are risk management tools utilized by parties on large construction projects. However, bonds are not insurance, and a surety is…
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Parties can expect federal courts to scrutinize forum selection clauses in federal public contracts. Subject to multifactor reasonability tests and ambiguity inquiries, only the clearest clauses survive. A North Carolina…
Read MoreThe success of any construction project hinges on careful planning, execution, and administration. The same is true for construction contracts. A recent Texas Court of Appeals case, Wood Group USA,…
Read MoreBy: Stephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
Read MoreRecognizing a potential claim—whether related to delays, defective work, payment, or some other issue—often requires immediate attention to ensure that your rights are protected. This article provides a general overview…
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Progressive Design-Build a Hot Contracting Topic That’s Gaining Attention  Engineering News-Record (ENR) Magazine recently wrote a thought-provoking article entitled “Will Claims by Contractors on Big Design-Build Projects Ever End?” Progressive design-build…
Read MoreBy: Levi W. Barrett Partner, Nathan A. Cohen Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. For centuries the ability to construct sophisticated structures has been the yardstick for measuring civilizations. Naturally, as our…
Read MoreIn a May 16, 2025, order, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined the Department of Defense (“DOD”) and the General Services Administration (“GSA”) from enforcing the…
Read MoreWhat Every Federal Government Contractor and Subcontractor Needs to Know Key Takeaways As of January 22, 2024, project labor agreements (“PLAs”) are required on direct federal construction projects of $35…
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