Evaluating Construction Trends From 2023 and Forecasting For 2024

Jason Feld and Dominic Donato | Kahana Feld As we begin 2024, it is informative to evaluate what transpired in 2023 in the construction industry, and especially the use of construction technology. 2023 ushered in a variety of newly implemented construction technologies including 3D printed entire houses, improved wearables that detect all aspects of the… Continue reading Evaluating Construction Trends From 2023 and Forecasting For 2024

Embracing Generative Risk Mitigation in Construction

Georgia Stillwell | Construction Executive Project delays have long plagued the construction industry, with risk often identified as the primary culprit. However, finding effective solutions to mitigate risk on complex projects has remained daunting. Traditional methods for simulating risk primarily focus on extending project timelines, overlooking the diverse range of opportunities available for risk mitigation.… Continue reading Embracing Generative Risk Mitigation in Construction

Tackling Bullying In The Legal Profession

D. Todd Smith | Butler Snow In this episode, seasoned appellate practitioner Scott Stolley sits down with Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to confront the issue of bullying in the legal profession. Scott explores the multifaceted nature of bullying, from interactions with opposing counsel and judges to the challenges of managing clients and relationships with lawyers in… Continue reading Tackling Bullying In The Legal Profession

The Word “Estimate” in a Contract Matters as to a Completion Date

David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Language in a contract matters. The word “estimates” or “estimated” matters particularly when it comes to a date certain such as a substantial completion or completion date.  Remember this. Here is an example. In Parque Towers Developers, LLC v. Pilac Management, Ltd., 49 Fla.L.Weekly D190a (Fla. 3d DCA 2024), a trial court… Continue reading The Word “Estimate” in a Contract Matters as to a Completion Date

PacifiCorp to Pay $250 Million in Timber Company Settlement for 2020 Wildfire

Ryan Haas | OPB For the second time this month, the utility provider PacifiCorp will pay out hundreds of millions of dollars to end a lawsuit over its alleged role in the devastating Oregon wildfires in 2020. In a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, PacifiCorp announced it has reached a… Continue reading PacifiCorp to Pay $250 Million in Timber Company Settlement for 2020 Wildfire

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