Why ChatGPT (still) needs a construction lawyer

Large language models can generate a construction contract. Doing so is unnecessarily risky, attorneys said.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 25, 2025

‘Treat ICE like a vampire’ — and 5 more tips for dealing with law enforcement at work

Every employer should devise a response plan, a former DHS attorney said Friday at an American Bar Association event.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 19, 2025

Will Trump kill federal funding for public transportation?

“These reckless proposals would devastate Americans in cities, suburbs, and rural communities across the country,” said the American Public Transportation Association president.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 18, 2025

DOTs hit pause on DBE goals to recertify firms

Around 41,000 companies participate in the national program that awards contracting goals to disadvantaged businesses. They all must now effectively reapply.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 18, 2025

4 ways contractors can lock in year-end tax wins in 2025

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, decisions made before Dec. 31 can have long-term impacts on cash flow, project pricing and capital budgets, writes a construction accountant.

By Chris Coleman • Nov. 14, 2025

How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts

Construction attorneys say some federal jobs during the closure may require contractors to keep working, even if they’re not getting paid.

By Sebastian Obando • Oct. 28, 2025

California greenlights $25M for apprenticeship programs

Through the Employment Training Panel, the cash targets 88 apprenticeship programs and 22,208 workers, many in construction.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 27, 2025

Surety industry sees education as key to opening doors for new construction firms

New contractors often face hurdles seeking bonds—the surety industry’s education efforts seek to change that. 

Oct. 13, 2025

Construction Inclusion Week hits record sponsorship numbers

Despite what it called a “politically charged atmosphere” around DEI, the industry-led initiative said it has attracted its most partnerships ever.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 10, 2025

DOT guts DBE program ahead of Construction Inclusion Week

A new interim final rule for the 45-year-old initiative requires all current DBEs to be re-evaluated for certification without using race or sex as criteria.

By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 9, 2025

David Keeling confirmed as new head of OSHA

The former Amazon and UPS safety executive takes on the role as the agency is expected to advance a heat safety regulation. Keeling has said OSHA needs both regulatory and technology updates.

By Megan Quinn • Oct. 8, 2025

The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts

Lack of clarity over payment, change orders, timelines and quality of work all contribute to projects ending up in litigation, writes a consultant. 

By James Gallagher • Sept. 19, 2025

The most negotiated insurance clauses in construction contracts

‘Standard’ construction contract language isn’t always ‘standard.’ Learn what to look for, and why it matters.

By Kyle McKelvey, Account Executive-American Global • Sept. 15, 2025

California city adopts AI permitting

Lancaster will embark on a public-private partnership with Labrynth, a contractor-side artificial intelligence permitting platform, to speed up the review process.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 9, 2025

FTA seeks to eliminate environmental criteria from capital investment grant guidelines

The Federal Transit Administration requests public comment on updated guidance that would remove the “social cost of carbon” calculation and make broader changes to the multibillion-dollar program.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 26, 2025

Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?

Temps and subs can help fill vital gaps on construction projects, but they create layers of liability that can be costly if left unaddressed.

By Keith Loria • Aug. 26, 2025

Workers sue 2 contractors over Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC

Two construction workers filed suit against Skanska and Rising Sun Construction, alleging they failed to abate the deadly bacteria on jobsites in Harlem.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 25, 2025

3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire

The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by the EEOC to all employers under Title VII, attorney Jonathan Segal writes.

By Jonathan Segal • Aug. 25, 2025

Why we need to rethink RFPs in construction

Too often, this “request” draws the legal battle lines of a project early on. For owners and GCs to win, they need to become partners instead, writes Compass Datacenters’ Nancy Novak.

By Nancy Novak • Aug. 18, 2025

ICE raids worsen construction’s labor shortage. Contractors must respond.

I-9 audits, tapping labor groups and cross-training existing employees can help builders stay on track, a construction accountant writes.

By Chris Coleman • Aug. 7, 2025

How AI can be used in construction bidding, negotiation

Artificial intelligence offers contractors new ways to remain competitive and profitable before projects even start, writes a consultant.

By Brian Kassalen • Aug. 6, 2025

Suit alleges fraud on Oklahoma’s $2.5B Disney-sized theme park

The American Heartland project was supposed to draw thousands to Vinita, but nothing has been built besides a fence and gravel road, per a new lawsuit.

By Julie Strupp • Aug. 1, 2025

How and why to conduct a DEI audit in construction

The industry has been working to improve diversity, but that could also bring scrutiny from Washington. Here’s how to walk the line.

By Joe Bousquin • July 29, 2025

With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off

A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.

By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2025

Former Amazon exec, Biden official talk OSHA changes

Corporate safety attorney Heather MacDougall and the former deputy assistant secretary of OSHA offered details at the recent ASSP 2025 Conference + Expo.

By Zachary Phillips • July 24, 2025