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    South Carolina Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: (Amend HB446/SB433; §40-59-850) Applies only to single-family and multi-family dwellings (not to exceed 16 units or three stories). Claimant to provide written notice to contractor of subcontractor no later that 90 days before filing action; Contractor must respond within 15 days if claim description not sufficient; Contractor has 30 days from service of notice to inspect and offer remedy/settlement


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    PO Box 257
    Pomaria, SC 29126


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    Union, SC 29379


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    Local # 4280
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    Seneca, SC 29679
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    Local # 4232
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    Florence, SC 29504
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    Lancaster, SC 29720



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    BETHUNE SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTRUCTION EXPERT WITNESS
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    Through over four thousand construction claims related expert witness designations, the Bethune, South Carolina Construction Expert Directory provides a streamlined multi-disciplinary expert retention and support solution to builders and construction claims professionals concerned with construction defect, scheduling, and delay matters. BHA provides building related trial support and expert consulting services to the nation's most recognized construction practice groups, public builders, risk managers, owners, state and local government agencies. Utilizing captive assets which comprise testifying architects, design engineers, construction cost and standard of care experts, licensed general and specialty contractors, the firm brings regional experience and local capabilities to Bethune and the surrounding areas.

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    Why Construction Tendering Needs Specialized Intelligence

    March 31, 2026 —
    The construction industry has never lacked data; it lacks usable intelligence at the moments that matter most. In the high-stakes phases of tendering and pre-construction, the industry still relies on manual “Control-F” searches through thousands of pages of unstructured documents. I recently spoke with Herman Smith, a civil engineer and former Chief Digital Officer at Multiconsult, who left the corporate world to solve this specific bottleneck. His startup, Volve, isn’t just another AI wrapper; it is a specialized “drill” designed to penetrate the complexity of construction documentation. The Paradox of Digitalization without a Productivity Boost For years, the AEC industry has faced a frustrating paradox: we have more digital tools than ever, yet productivity has not improved. Herman observed this from the inside, managing hundreds of unique software licenses while seeing companies struggle to adapt to new workflows. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
    Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

    HHMR Honored as a 2026 Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work Recipient

    March 10, 2026 —
    We are pleased to share that Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell has been named a 2026 Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work honoree, a recognition grounded entirely in direct feedback from our own team members. The Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work program, in partnership with Quantum Workplace, ranks organizations based on anonymous employee engagement survey results that measure culture, leadership, communication, trust, team dynamics, and satisfaction. This year’s list includes 65 companies across the Denver metropolitan area, judged by the people who know these workplaces best: their employees. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell
    Mr. McLain may be contacted at mclain@hhmrlaw.com

    Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (8/5/26) – Data Centers Reshape Hotel Demand, AI Changes Construction Workflows and Global Tariffs Raise CRE Construction Costs

    August 16, 2026 —
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    Reprinted courtesy of Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team

    2026 Top Business Risks for Construction and Engineering Companies

    May 26, 2026 —
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    GRSM Attorneys Named Finalists in 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

    March 10, 2026 —
    Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani attorneys have been shortlisted as finalists for Corporate Counsel’s 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards, which honor women leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in the legal profession. In the Law Firm Internal Collaborative Leadership category, Stephanie Jones was recognized for her exceptional ability to foster collaboration, mentor talent, and align colleagues across GRSM. Jones has consistently demonstrated leadership rooted in trust, inclusion, and shared purpose, qualities that have strengthened the firm during a period of extraordinary growth. Her impact on the firm’s culture and success will continue as she steps into her role as Chief Operating Partner in June 2026, where she will further build on her leadership in fostering teamwork, mentorship, and alignment across the firm’s national platform. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

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    Insurer Granted Summary Judgment on Claim for Roof Damage Caused by Windstorm

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    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
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    How to Fireproof a Neighborhood

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    As builders in fire-prone areas like California race to reimagine homes for a more fiery future, one developer is zooming out to build entire fire-resilient neighborhoods. KB Home’s developments tackle an issue that’s hard for any individual homeowner to overcome: “You can do your home perfectly, but if your neighbor didn’t, you still have a fire risk,” said Roy Wright, chief executive officer of the research nonprofit Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. In other words, to slow the spread of urban fires it takes a village. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Linda Poon, Bloomberg