The Earth Day movement of 1970 has come full circle. The "save the planet" mantra of three decades ago is currently being translated from matters of principle and idealism to the practical implementation of such principles within the fabric of everyday life.

A practical guide on how to manage and leverage liquidated damages...

In our December 2007 Client Alert, Federal Regulations Now Require All Government Contractors to Have a Comprehensive Compliance Program.

As the need for faster and more efficient construction increases, design-build agreements are growing in popularity.

Deadlines are an inescapable part of the construction industry. Bid deadlines. Submittal deadlines. Material delivery deadlines.

In an article in the last Peckar & Abramson Newsletter, Winter 2006/2007 entitled "Public-Private Partnerships: Protecting the General Contractor," Mark R. Berry introduced the subject of public-private partnerships (PPP), and described some of the construction risks that arise in PPP highway projects.

This alert will focus on the steps the contracting community should consider in light of the stated intention of the Trump administration to impose tariffs on many goods...

"Nearshoring" es un fenómeno de gran interés en América Latina y, más recientemente, en Estados Unidos. Les brindamos una introducción a "Nearshoring" y a las oportunidades que representa.

In two recent decisions issued by the Court of Federal Claims, contractors working for the Federal Government were handed devastating decisions based upon the court's finding that the contractor had filed false claims or defrauded the Government.

With growing acceptance of the use of public-private partnerships (commonly referred to as P3s or PPPs) to fund, develop, construct and operate major public works projects in the United States, the question of our contractor clients is obvious: How can I participate in the potential rewards of this trend while managing my risk at an acceptable level?

Sustainability in construction has evolved from an aspirational goal to a regulatory mandate, fundamentally reshaping how projects are designed and built. This article examines how design-build contracting provides an integrated framework for achieving sustainability objectives, exploring the historical development of environmental regulations, third-party certification systems like LEED and Green Globes, and the contractual mechanisms that enable effective implementation of green building practices.

Most contractors are familiar with the myriad of labor and safety regulations intended to safeguard the health and safety of workers.

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "IRA") into law. The IRA marked a legislative milestone for clean energy in the United States...

Construction Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United States, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Estimate: 12 million illegal immigrants in America making up about 5 % of the workforce.