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    Louisiana Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: (HB 401; Acts 1993, No 841) The New Home and Warranty Act was amended to include a Notice and Opportunity to repair provision which requires homeowners to inform builders of alleged defects and give them an opportunity to make any necessary repairs. The Act contains 19 warranty exclusions including soil movement, normal wear and tear, mold and mold damage. The law also extended warranty coverage for foundations and structural components (5years), plumbing and electrical systems (2 years) and cosmetic (1 year).


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    Commercial and Residential contractors licensure is required. Separate licensure is required for plumbing, and asbestos abatement trades.


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    Home Builders Association of Natchitoches Area
    Local # 1990
    PO Box 2610
    Natchitoches, LA 71457


    Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana
    Local # 1912
    2017-B MacArthur Dr
    Alexandria, LA 71301


    Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana
    Local # 1972
    2038 E 70th St
    Shreveport, LA 71105
    http://www.nwlahba.org

    Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana
    Local # 1984
    3105 Desoto St
    Monroe, LA 71201
    http://www.hbanela.com

    St Landry Home Builders Association
    Local # 1981
    PO Box 1998
    Opelousas, LA 70571


    Tangipahoa Home Builders Association
    Local # 1915
    PO Box 1338
    Hammond, LA 70404
    http://www.tangihomebuilders.com

    Home Builders Association of Louisiana Inc
    Local # 1900
    660 Laurel St Ste A
    Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    http://www.lhba.org


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    NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS
    DIRECTORY AND CAPABILITIES

    Leveraging from approximately 5000 building and construction related expert designations, the Natchitoches, Louisiana Construction Expert Directory provides a single point of reference for construction defect and claims related support to lawyers and construction practice groups seeking effective resolution of construction defect and claims matters. BHA provides construction claims evaluation and expert support services to the building industry's most recognized companies, Fortune 500 builders, CGL carriers, risk managers, and a variety of municipalities. Utilizing in house resources which comprise construction standard of care consultants, registered architects, professional engineers, and credentialed building envelope experts, the organization brings national experience and local capabilities to Natchitoches and the surrounding areas.

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    High-Rise Design and Construction: Then, Now, and Next

    March 16, 2026 —
    The Empire State Building was built in 14 months. Since 2010, the average completion time for a 200-meter-plus building has increased from 4.3 to 5.8 years. Buildings have become more complex, and there's more regulation than in the 1930s. Still, there are ways to make high-rise construction more efficient. An Unlikely Benchmark From 1930 When construction began on the Empire State Building on March 17, 1930, the world was in the midst of the Great Depression. That turned out to be an advantage. Contractors Starrett Brothers & Eken had access to a vast, motivated workforce, peaking at 3,439 workers on a single day in August 1930. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
    Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

    Safeguarding Your Privileged Construction Information With a Clawback Agreement

    June 08, 2026 —
    For contractors and construction executives, a dispute that escalates to litigation brings risks that go well beyond the jobsite. When a dispute escalates to litigation, the attorney-client privilege is a critical protection to safeguard your interests. Disclosing privileged material can undermine your litigation position and, in some cases, negatively impact your business. In the construction context, this often includes sensitive communications about project delays, defect investigations, safety incidents or payment disputes—materials that can significantly impact both liability and reputation. During litigation, the discovery process requires the exchange of documents and data with your adversary. If privileged materials are disclosed to your adversary during discovery you risk the waiver of your privilege, which in plain terms means you lose the protection of the privilege and make the privileged information, and in some cases all other information related to the same subject matter, available to your adversary. It is critical that your attorney take steps to protect against the unintentional disclosure of privileged materials during discovery to avoid a waiver. Reprinted courtesy of Laura Fraher, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved. Read the full story...
    Ms. Fraher may be contacted at lfraher@barclaydamon.com

    Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. Expands with New Office in Foxborough, Massachusetts

    June 08, 2026 —
    Foxborough, MA — April 1st, 2026— Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. (SDV), a national law firm focused exclusively on representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The expansion marks another milestone in the firm’s continued growth and deepens SDV’s ability to serve clients across the region. The new location strengthens SDV’s presence in Massachusetts and expands the firm’s capacity to support both existing and anticipated client needs in an increasingly complex insurance landscape. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

    New Report Outlines Roadmap for Construction Jobsites to Cut Carbon Emissions by 2040

    April 20, 2026 —
    Denver, Colo., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new industry report outlines five practical steps that, when implemented together, could reduce construction jobsite emissions by up to 75% without compromising cost, schedule or performance. Grounded in real operational data from 617 construction projects across the U.S. and Canada, Growing and Greening Canadian Construction represents the most comprehensive sector-wide analysis of jobsite emissions conducted to date. The report was developed through a collaboration among leading general contractors, including PCL Construction, in partnership with the Transition Accelerator, an organization that drives projects, partnerships, and strategies to promote economic competitiveness in a carbon‑neutral world. The report focuses specifically on emissions from construction jobsite activities and reflects a shared commitment to advancing practical, scalable solutions for the industry. About PCL Construction PCL is a group of independent construction companies that operates throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Australia. As one of the largest contracting organizations in North America, PCL completes more than $9.9 billion USD in work annually, building projects that shape communities. The company’s 100% employee ownership model fuels a culture of commitment for clients in the buildings, civil infrastructure, heavy industrial and solar markets. With a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers, PCL’s leadership teams consistently drive innovation and set new benchmarks for excellence, bringing unparalleled skill to every project. Watch us build at PCL.com. About the Transition Accelerator The Transition Accelerator works with 300+ partner organizations across Canada to build out pathways to a prosperous low-carbon economy and avoid costly dead-ends along the way. We help governments and industry harness the global shift towards clean growth to secure permanent jobs, abundant energy, and strong regional economies across the country. By connecting systems-level thinking with real-world analysis, we’re enabling a more affordable, competitive, and resilient future. Read the full story...

    Contract Disputes Act and Jurisdictional Requirements

    March 17, 2026 —
    When dealing with a claim on a federal construction project, there are a couple of key background jurisdictional points. These points were briefly highlighted in the recent appeal, Mega Star Logistics Service Co. v. Department of State, CBCA 8232, 2026 WL 253738 (CBCA 2026). Here are the two points. FIRST, when it comes to jurisdiction, for a board of contract appeals “to exercise jurisdiction over a claim, the CDA [Contract Disputes Act] requires the contractor to submit a written claim to the contracting officer for a COFD [contracting officer final decision], with a subsequent appeal of the COFD or deemed denial if the CO [contracting officer] does not issue a COFD.” Thus, you need to submit a formal claim under the Contract Disputes Act to the contracting officer to get a final decision from the contracting officer (or the contracting officer waiving the final decision by not timely furnishing one). Mega Star Logistics, supra. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
    Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com

    Daily Journal Publishes Article by Brenda Radmacher on Proposed Overhaul of California Construction Defect Law

    June 29, 2026 —
    Daily Journal (California) featured an article by Construction Law partner Brenda Radmacher, “A new path for construction defects in California.” The piece, published on June 15, 2026, examines Assembly Bill 1903 and its potential to significantly reshape California’s construction defect framework, particularly for common interest properties. The article highlights how AB 1903 would overhaul the state’s current right-to-repair system by mandating completion of prelitigation procedures, raising requirements for defect claims, strengthening developers’/builders’ rights to repair, and introducing a voluntary “certified building” program. The legislation aims to rebalance competing interests by reducing litigation-driven costs while preserving protections for homeowners. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Brenda Radmacher, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
    Ms. Radmacher may be contacted at bradmacher@seyfarth.com

    How Engineers Will Determine Why NYC's Pfizer HQ Conversion Buckled

    July 13, 2026 —
    Construction crews have stabilized the former Pfizer headquarters redevelopment in Midtown Manhattan after two load-bearing structural columns buckled on the 21st floor July 7. The focus has now shifted from emergency response to determining what caused the office-to-residential conversion to suffer a major structural failure. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Bryan Gottlieb, Engineering News-Record
    Mr. Gottlieb may be contacted at gottliebb@enr.com

    Lienor Dealing With “Show Cause” Summons by Condominium Unit Owner

    September 01, 2026 —
    One of the statutory vehicles to shorten a construction lienor’s statute of limitations to foreclose on a construction lien is through a “show cause” summons that essentially requires the lienor to foreclose on the lien within 20 days from receipt of the “show cause” summons. This is a statutory procedure under Florida’s Lien Law in Fla. Stat. s. 713.21(4). If a lienor receives a “show cause” summons and lawsuit, the lienor should, without delay, counterclaim or file a separate lien foreclosure lawsuit within the 20-day period without exception. This is provided the lienor wants to move forward with its lien. If a lienor does not, the lien will be discharged of record. If you are a lienor and receive a “show cause” summons, please immediately consult with construction counsel that can best advise you and perfect your lien rights. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
    Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com