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    North East Builders Assn of MA
    Local # 2255
    170 Main St Suite 205
    Tewksbury, MA 01876
    http://www.nebama.com

    Builders Association of Central Massachusetts Inc
    Local # 2280
    51 Pullman Street
    Worcester, MA 01606
    http://www.bacm.com

    Massachusetts Home Builders Association
    Local # 2200
    700 Congress St Suite 200
    Quincy, MA 02169
    http://www.hbama.com

    Builders Association of Greater Boston
    Local # 2220
    700 Congress St. Suite 202
    Quincy, MA 02169
    http://www.bagb.org

    Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Western Mass
    Local # 2270
    240 Cadwell Dr
    Springfield, MA 01104
    http://www.hbawm.com

    Bristol-Norfolk Home Builders Association
    Local # 2211
    65 Neponset Ave Ste 3
    Foxboro, MA 02035
    http://www.bnhba.com

    Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod
    Local # 2230
    9 New Venture Dr #7
    South Dennis, MA 02660
    http://www.capecodbuilders.org


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    PEPPERELL MASSACHUSETTS CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS
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    Leveraging from more than 4500 construction claims related expert witness designations, the Pepperell, Massachusetts Construction Expert Directory offers a wide range of trial support and construction consulting services to legal professionals and construction practice groups seeking effective resolution of construction defect and claims matters. BHA provides construction claims and trial support services to the industry's leading construction attorneys, Fortune 500 builders, insurers, owners, as well as a variety of public entities. Utilizing in house assets which comprise construction cost and scheduling experts, registered design professionals, forensic engineers, certified professional estimators, the firm brings specialized expertise and local capabilities to the Pepperell region.

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    California’s Retention Reform on Private Construction Projects

    February 17, 2026 —
    Retention has long been a contentious issue in California construction. Traditionally, owners withheld retention of 10% from each progress payment until completion, arguing it was necessary to ensure performance, quality and timely delivery. Contractors and subcontractors, however, often struggled with cash flow, payroll, and material costs while waiting months—sometimes even years—for withheld retention. Recognizing the financial challenges contractors and subcontractors face, the California legislature passed Senate Bill 61 (“SB 61”), now codified under California Civil Code Section 8811 and effective January 1, 2026, limiting retention to 5% on private works of improvement, aligning with the public works standard in place since 2012. The law’s intent is clear—ease financial strain on contractors and subcontractors while still providing owners with security (albeit reduced) with respect to project completion. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Michael McKeeman, Seyfarth
    Mr. McKeeman may be contacted at

    EPA, Maryland Sue DC Water Over Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill

    May 14, 2026 —
    The state of Maryland and the federal government have filed separate lawsuits against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), both alleging that the agency’s failure to address longstanding deterioration in the Potomac Interceptor contributed to a weeklong release of more than 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River this past January. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Jim Parsons, Engineering News-Record
    ENR may be contacted at enr@enr.com

    Snell & Wilmer Named Among the “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For” by Los Angeles Business Journal

    December 22, 2025 —
    LOS ANGELES – Snell & Wilmer is proud to announce that its Los Angeles office has again been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 “Most Admired Law Firms to Work For.” The list highlights outstanding law fi­rms in the L.A. area that are consciously working towards creating diverse, positive, and supportive environments to help drive the success of their attorneys. Firms appearing on the list were judged on company culture, employee benefit and support programs, as well as diversity and women’s initiatives. “We are honored to be recognized once more as one of the ‘Most Admired Law Firms to Work For’ by the Los Angeles Business Journal”, said Joshua Schneiderman, managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. “Our focus remains on building a workplace where people feel supported, encouraged to grow, and connected to their colleagues, clients, and communities. We are committed to investing in programs, relationships, and opportunities that create long lasting career fulfillment.” Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Snell & Wilmer

    Soot Constitutes Property Damage

    March 17, 2026 —
    Applying Missouri law, the Eighth Circuit affirmed the jury verdict awarding damages for the presence of soot after a fire. Maxus Metropolitan, LLC v. Travelers Property Cas. Co. of Am., 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 29921 (8th Cir. Nov, 17, 2025). A fire destroyed Phase 6 of a multi-building apartment complex known as the Metropolitan. At the time of the fire, all six phases of the Metropolitan were at various stages of completion, including some of which were occupied by tenants. Phase 6 was still under construction. The fire caused severe damage to Phase 5. The interiors of Phases 1-4 were unaffected by the fire. Maxus Metropolitan, the owner of the complex, had a policy with Travelers which covered up to $35 million in “direct physical loss, . . or damage.” The policy also provided coverage for up to $5 million in lost business income. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    Newmeyer Dillion Ranked in Chambers Spotlight California 2026 Guide

    May 26, 2026 —
    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – May 14, 2026 - Prominent business and real estate law firm Newmeyer Dillion has been ranked in Chambers Spotlight California 2026 guide and recognized as a leading firm in Litigation: General Commercial for Orange County. Newmeyer Dillion was selected based on an independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of the firm’s experience, expertise and caliber of talent where the firm stood out for its exceptional work and is recognized in Litigation: General Commercial. Managing Partner Paul Tetzloff expressed the firm's gratitude: “It is an honor for our firm to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in their Spotlight California 2026 guide. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to providing high quality legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients.” Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Newmeyer Dillion

    Ownership and Licensing in Design Agreements

    April 14, 2026 —
    The ownership and licensing of design documents in professional services agreements play a significant role in protecting the interests of the design professional and the project owner during and after project completion. The ownership or licensing of the drawings provision typically outlines who owns the drawings and specifications, who can use the documents, and how the documents can be used during and after the project. Project owners and developers should understand that payment for design services does not automatically transfer ownership or an exclusive right to use the professional design. Under U.S. copyright law, the default rule is that the design professional retains ownership of the instruments of service absent a contractual provision transferring ownership or a license. See 17 U.S.C. § 101, et seq. The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act provides that copyright protection applies to “pictorial, graphic and sculptural works” and includes “architectural works.” 17 U.S.C. § 102. A design professional may only transfer copyright ownership in writing. 17 U.S.C. § 204(a). Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Abby Dvorkin, Snell & Wilmer
    Ms. Dvorkin may be contacted at advorkin@swlaw.com

    Brenda Radmacher Authors Chapter in ABA Publication on Construction Delays

    May 26, 2026 —
    Brenda Radmacher, a partner in Seyfarth’s Construction Law practice and a mediator and arbitrator serving on the American Arbitration Association’s panels, is among the contributing authors to the American Bar Association’s forthcoming guide on construction disputes: Time – The Legal Implications of Project Delay in Construction. Drawing on three decades of experience, Radmacher authors Chapter 8, Contractor Delay Damages, offering practical insight into one of the most contested issues in construction litigation and arbitration. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Brenda Radmacher, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

    Colorado Court of Appeals Confirms: Prevailing Parties Can Recover “Fees on Fees” — Reinforcing Why Builders Should Strike Attorneys’ Fee Clauses From Their Contracts

    December 30, 2025 —
    Colorado developers, builders, and contractors should take notice of a recently published Colorado Court of Appeals decision that increases the financial exposure created by prevailing party attorneys’ fee clauses. In 1046 Munras Properties, L.P. v. Kabod Coffee, 2025 COA 71, the Court held, for the first time in a published Colorado case, that a prevailing party may recover not only contractual attorneys’ fees, but also the attorney fees incurred to obtain those fees. In short: “fees on fees” are now recoverable when a contract contains a broad fee shifting clause. This development underscores the same warning sounded years ago in a prior HHMR blog post titled, Attorney Fee Clauses Are Engraved Invitations to Sue. If prevailing party fee provisions already encouraged litigation, the Munras decision supercharges that incentive. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
    Mr. McLain may be contacted at mclain@hhmrlaw.com