Data Center Growth Is Redrawing America’s Infrastructure Priorities
Key Takeaways: U.S. data center construction spending has topped $50 billion, surpassing public transit outlays and signaling a…
June 11Latest in: Commercial construction
Negligence, Compliance and the Reasonable Care Standard
Key Takeaways: Code compliance with safety standards (building codes, OSHA, federal regulations) doesn’t automatically establish reasonable care or…
June 11
Women Are Reshaping the Construction Labor Market
Key Takeaways: Women hold just over 14% of construction jobs, with gains concentrated in office roles rather than…
June 4
California Construction Contract Disputes: Reducing Risk Early
Key Takeaways: Vague scope language, payment delays and poor documentation cause most California construction contract disputes. Mechanics liens,…
June 4
West Virginia Clarifies Construction Damages Rule
Key Takeaways: The West Virginia Supreme Court confirmed the gross-disproportionality rule in construction contract damages, allowing courts to…
June 4
The Construction Labor Shortage Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Key Takeaways: The U.S. construction labor shortage could leave 2.1 million skilled trades roles unfilled by 2030, raising…
May 28
What’s Driving Data Center Construction — and What’s Slowing It Down
Key Takeaways: Data center construction demand remains strong, but contractors are getting more selective on risk, pricing and…
May 28
EPA Proposal Aims to Ease Industrial Construction Delays
Key Takeaways: EPA proposes NSR rule change allowing earlier construction of non-emitting industrial activities before full air permit…
May 21
Pressure Builds in Data Center Construction
Key Takeaways: Data center construction faces tighter schedules and higher risk as AI and cloud demand accelerate project…
May 14
Florida Construction Payroll Fraud: Lessons for Employers
Key Takeaways: Florida construction payroll fraud exposes companies, workers, and insurers to legal and financial risk. Workers’ compensation…
May 14