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    Minnesota Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: Statutory warranties for one-year, two-year and ten-year periods limits types of construction defects actionable under warranty law; This statute (Chapter 327A) limits liability and excludes normal wear and tear, normal shrinkage caused by drying of the dwelling, loss due to insufficient ventilation, loss or damage from negligence, improper maintenance, or alteration to dwelling, loss or damage from failure to maintain or failure to mitigate


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    Residential contractors need to be licensed. If you work in two or more trades, certain trades will require a license. Call the state for details.


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    Crow River Builders Association Affil w/National Associated Home Builders
    Local # 2424
    PO Box 656
    Hutchinson, MN 55350
    http://www.crbahome.org

    Builders Association of Minnesota
    Local # 2400
    525 Park St Ste 150
    Saint Paul, MN 55103
    http://www.bamn.org

    Builders Association of the Twin Cities
    Local # 2433
    2960 Centre Pointe Drive
    Roseville, MN 55113
    http://www.batconline.org

    West Central Builders Assoc
    Local # 2432
    PO Box 447
    New London, MN 56273
    http://www.westcentralbuilders.com

    Central Minnesota Builders Association
    Local # 2410
    1124 W Saint Germain St
    Saint Cloud, MN 56301
    http://www.cmbaonline.org

    Minnesota River Builders Association
    Local # 2487
    443 Belgrade Avenue
    North Mankato, MN 56003
    http://www.mnrba.com

    Rochester Area Builders Inc
    Local # 2465
    108 Elton Hills Lane NW
    Rochester, MN 55901
    http://www.rochesterareabuilders.com


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    MINNETONKA MINNESOTA CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS
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    With over four thousand building and construction related expert designations, the Minnetonka, Minnesota Construction Expert Directory provides a wide range of trial support and construction consulting services to attorneys and construction practice groups seeking effective resolution of construction defect, scheduling, and delay 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 building envelope experts, forensic architects, professional engineers, credentialed construction standard of care consultants, the firm brings national experience and local capabilities to Minnetonka and the surrounding areas.

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    AI Data Centers Become City-Scale Infrastructure, Prompting New Industry Playbook

    August 11, 2026 —
    AI data centers are no longer just buildings. They are increasingly reaching power-demand levels more commonly associated with municipalities, prompting industry groups to launch a new framework they say is needed to keep pace with rapidly changing power, cooling and reliability requirements. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Bryan Gottlieb, Engineering News-Record
    Mr. Gottlieb may be contacted at gottliebb@enr.com

    Amanda Mathieu Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2026 “Top Women of Law” List

    September 21, 2026 —
    Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly recently named Boston Deputy Managing Partner Amanda Mathieu to its 2026 “Top Women of Law” list, which honors leaders who have shown excellence, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the industry and their communities. According to the publication, “Top Women of Law honorees represent the very best of Massachusetts’ legal community—from accomplished advocates and firm leaders to pioneers, educators, trailblazers, and role models driving positive change throughout the profession. Their influence extends beyond the courtroom and boardroom, creating a lasting impact on their clients, colleagues, organizations, and communities.” “We are lucky to have Amanda as a leader in our Boston office, and a mentor to so many Lewis Brisbois Associates who are getting their careers started in the legal profession” said Managing Partner Ken Walton on this recognition. “This is a well-deserved honor for her, and I look forward to continuing to continuing to work with her as we deliver excellent results for our clients across the country." Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

    Landlord Determined to Not Qualify as Additional Insured

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    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    HHMR and Every One of its Partners Recognized by Legal 500 in Denver Elite – Real Estate

    April 20, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
    Mr. McLain may be contacted at mclain@hhmrlaw.com

    Builders Support Most of Bipartisan Housing Reform Bill in Congress

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    Reprinted courtesy of Esther D'Amico, Engineering News-Record
    ENR may be contacted at enr@enr.com

    Turning Expert Services into Products

    July 20, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
    Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

    Insurer Cannot Dispose of Water Leak or Bad Faith Claims on Motion for Summary Judgment

    July 20, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    $10.5M Settlement Ends George Washington Bridge Debris Liability Fight

    September 15, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Bryan Gottlieb, Engineering News-Record
    Mr. Gottlieb may be contacted at gottliebb@enr.com