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The Single Source of Truth in Construction Projects: Reality or Myth?

March 24, 2026 — Aarni Heiskanen - AEC Business
The idea of a single source of truth has been a fundamental part of the digital vision in the AEC industry for many years. From centralized CAD storage to BIM collaboration platforms and, more recently, Common Data Environments, the goal stays the same. Project teams want a reliable place where everyone can access the latest information. The phrase “single source of truth” comes from database and information management practices in the IT world, where the goal was to maintain one authoritative record of data and eliminate data redundancy. As the AEC industry began adopting digital tools, the same idea was applied to project information and workflows. Despite decades of technological progress, the question remains whether “one ring that rules them all” can actually be implemented in real construction projects. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

Rebuilding in Fire-Damaged Los Angeles One Year Later

January 26, 2026 — Zoltan Pali - Construction Executive
As wildfires, and subsequent mudslides become more frequent and destructive across Los Angeles, rebuilding efforts must go beyond policy reform to address a critical, often overlooked challenge: the condition of the land itself. Mayor Karen Bass’ recent executive actions–streamlining approvals, reducing fees and allowing rebuilt homes to be up to 10% larger–mark meaningful progress in cutting red tape. But while these changes may make rebuilding easier on paper, difficulties remain hidden beneath the rubble. Before the Blueprint, the Groundwork In hillside neighborhoods like Pacific Palisades, where entire communities have been reduced to ash, rebuilding does not only begin with drawings or permits–it may begin with stabilizing the land. Many of the coastal and hillside neighborhoods are naturally unstable, and since many homes were built prior to 1956–pre-codification of artificial fill for building pads–slope reinforcement, soil replacement, deep foundation systems, engineered grading or some other forms of mitigation are required. These measures are not only time-intense and highly technical, but they are also expensive and often not covered by insurance. Reprinted courtesy of Zoltan Pali, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved. Read the full story...

Court Conditionally Grants Mandamus Relief to Compel Appraisal

February 02, 2026 — Tred R. Eyerly - Insurance Law Hawaii
The court conditionally granted the insurer’s writ of mandamus to compel an appraisal after the trial court denied the insurer’s motion to compel appraisal. In re Am. Zurich Ins. Co., 2025 Tex. App. LEXIS 8932 (Tex. Ct. App. Nov. 20, 2025). The insureds, Jay Steinfeld and Barbara Winthrop (Steinfeld) ,hired Southhampton Group to build their home. Construction began in 2021. Southhampton Group obtained a builder’s risk policy from Zurich which named Steinfeld as an additional insured. Shortly before completion of the home, Sheet Metal Crafts, a subcontractor working on the home’s roof, caused a fire that substantially damaged the home. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

Amended Again?! Critical Changes to RPAPL § 881: What New York Contractors and Construction Managers Need to Know

March 10, 2026 — Mark A. Snyder & David Polazzi - Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Recent amendments to New York’s RPAPL § 881 will significantly change how project teams obtain and maintain access to adjoining properties for construction-related work. The 2025 amendment signed into law by Governor Hochul, and the newly enacted 2026 revisions, will directly impact general contractors (GCs) and construction managers (CMs), as well as their trade contractors who regularly confront neighbor‑access, support‑of‑excavation, and protection‑of‑adjoining‑property challenges. Although we do not advise that GCs and CMs get involved in the “weeds” of license agreements or the prosecution of an action to obtain access pursuant to an RPAPL § 881 action, which are typically owner responsibilities, GCs and CMs should understand the change in law, as there may be circumstances where they are responsible for securing access. This alert outlines the key statutory changes and explains the operational, scheduling, insurance, and risk‑management implications for the New York construction industry. Reprinted courtesy of Mark A. Snyder, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. and David Polazzi, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Mr. Snyder may be contacted at msnyder@pecklaw.com Mr. Polazzi may be contacted at dpolazzi@pecklaw.com Read the full story...

Hunton Insurance Coverage Attorneys Top Benchmark Litigation 2026 Guide

November 09, 2025 — Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog
Benchmark Litigation has recognized the following members of Hunton’s insurance coverage team as Litigation Stars: practice head Syed S. Ahmad, partner Walter J. Andrews, and special counsel Lorelie (Lorie) S. Masters. Benchmark’s Litigation Star recognizes individuals who possess a strong case record and are consistently recommended by clients and peers as reputable and effective litigators. In addition, Benchmark named partner Geoffrey Fehling on its Future Stars list, which recognizes individuals who are consistently referenced by peers and clients as litigators who are building their reputations in the market. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Data Center Construction and the AEC Partner of the Future

April 14, 2026 — Aarni Heiskanen - AEC Business
During my involvement in designing mobile phone production facilities, the speed of design and construction was critical. Any delay could directly translate into lost revenue. That same logic now applies to data centers, though the stakes are much higher. Instead of optimizing physical production lines, we are constructing infrastructure for digital production. The global data center capacity is expected to nearly double by 2030, and with this level of demand, the traditional project-by-project delivery model begins to show its limitations. Data centers are no longer isolated projects in the traditional sense. They are evolving into repeatable, scalable production systems, making them ideal environments for AEC process and business model innovation. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

Substantiating Termination for Convenience Costs

November 09, 2025 — David Adelstein - Florida Construction Legal Updates
A termination for convenience clause is an important provision in construction contracts, particularly for the owner. An owner needs the contractual right to terminate a contractor for convenience. This means the owner does NOT need a reason to exercise a termination. This is night-and-day different from a termination for cause (or default) wherein an owner must have a material basis to exercise that right. Sometimes, the relationship is not where it should be, or not what was expected, or performance does not rise up to the level you require but does not rise up to a material breach. The termination for convenience clause gives the owner the discretion to just end the relationship. As a contractor, you need to understand the types of damages (costs) you are entitled if an owner exercises the termination for convenience. Don’t overlook this, because if an owner exercises the termination for convenience, you want to make sure you feel like you are protected. This could include a termination for convenience fee. There are a number of ways this can be accomplished, but you need to be sure you are entitled to costs incurred through the date of termination with reasonable overhead and profit, demobilization costs, early return fees, and costs incurred due to the termination. Regardless, keep in mind that it is your burden, as the contractor, to prove these costs with a reasonable degree of certainty. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com

Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/29/25) – Office Market Bounces Back, Senate Passes ROAD to Housing Act, and CRE Embraces Blockchain

November 03, 2025 — Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog
In our latest roundup, lab space real estate faces challenges, demand for data creates power brokers, the cost burden of sports stadiums, and more!

The U.S. office market is bouncing back, entering a growth cycle after years of fighting vacancies. (Joe Burns, Construction Dive)
Cities eager to tout privately financed sports stadiums are still spending big through tax breaks, land deals and public financing that shift costs back to taxpayers. (Vicky Uhland, Construction Dive)
The Senate passed a bipartisan bill on October 9 that aims to boost the nation’s housing supply with a wide range of methods. (Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive)

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Reprinted courtesy of Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team

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