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Brandy Price, Dean Pillarella Named to Lawdragon's "Next Generation" List

June 22, 2026 — Lewis Brisbois
Charlotte/North Charleston Partner Brandy G. Price and New York Partner Dean Pillarella have been selected to "The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation," which recognizes emerging leaders in law. Lawdragon's annual Next Generation listing highlights up-and-coming attorneys with fewer than 15 years in practice. The legal media company selected these honorees through a combination of peer nominations, extensive journalistic research by Lawdragon editors, and independent vetting. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

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Course of Construction Exclusions and the CGL Policy

July 20, 2026 — Anna M. Perry, Rachel S. Kindseth & Nina Catanzaro - Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
I. Course of Construction Exclusions Course of Construction (“COC”) exclusions are found on General Liability and excess liability policies, typically a wrap-up or project specific policy, and generally exclude “all property damage occurring during the course of construction.” Insurers claim COC exclusions are not problematic because they are intended to prevent an overlap in coverage between the general liability policy and first-party property Builder’s Risk policy. However, because General Liability policies and Builder’s Risk policies provide coverage for different risks, COC exclusions can create a gap in coverage for owners and contractors. Therefore, any exclusion on a wrap-up or project specific policy that limits coverage for property damage liability should be scrutinized, and amendments sought when warranted and commercially achievable, for owners, developers and contractors because General Liability policies do not cover the same risk as that of a Builder’s Risk policy. General liability policies provide defense and indemnity to the insured(s) for claims made by a third-party against the insured. Broad COC exclusions serve to preclude coverage for all property damage, not just property damage to the insured project. This includes property damage to property other than the insured project, e.g. an adjacent property. On the other hand, Builder’s Risk policies provide first-party property coverage for direct physical loss to the project during the course of construction. The Builder’s Risk policy will not provide coverage for property other than the project itself (e.g., adjacent property) and it will not provide a defense or indemnity in the event the owner of the damaged property brings a claim against a potentially at-fault party. Reprinted courtesy of Anna M. Perry, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C., Rachel S. Kindseth, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. and Nina Catanzaro, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. Ms. Perry may be contacted at APerry@sdvlaw.com Ms. Kindseth may be contacted at rkindseth@sdvlaw.com Ms. Catanzaro may be contacted at NCatanzaro@sdvlaw.com Read the full story...

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Can Anything Supersede Excel in AEC?

April 27, 2026 — Aarni Heiskanen - AEC Business
If there’s one piece of software that dominates the business world across industries, it’s Microsoft Excel. Can AI finally dethrone the mighty spreadsheet? Memorable Spreadsheet Moments Everyone has memorable spreadsheet moments. I have a few. For example, my then-architecture firm was involved in more than a dozen housing developments abroad. I developed an Excel workbook that took the required number of households as input and automatically generated a breakdown of buildings and their apartment types for AutoCAD. This was urban planning and architectural design done with a spreadsheet. I also developed business software using Excel for project portfolio management. The prototype was later scaled into a commercial SaaS that is now used globally. Another memorable moment was when a property owner told me their Excel file grew so large that it ran out of rows and columns. That must have been before 2007, when the maximum number of columns on a sheet was still just 256 and the maximum number of rows was 65,536. The current limits are 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns, which I hope no one will exceed. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Aarni Heiskanen, AEC Business
Mr. Heiskanen may be contacted at aec-business@aepartners.fi

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (8/12/26) – Data Center Momentum Increases, Multifamily Construction Projects Decline, CRE Returns as Top Investor Preference

September 01, 2026 — Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog
In our latest roundup, office vacancies fall, fair housing advocacy groups sue HUD, foreign buyers reduce purchases of U.S. residential real estate, and more!

• After a brief slowdown to begin the summer, data center construction planning momentum picked up in July, again shining as the brightest sector in building. (Zachary Phillips, Construction Dive)
• The number of finished multifamily construction projects declined last year — welcome news for multifamily operators eager to work through the recent supply wave — and a record share of new apartments were high-density. (Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive)
• Fair housing advocacy groups sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, claiming the agency’s funding restructuring drastically reduces their ability to receive funds from the Fair Housing Initiatives Program. (Ryan Kushner, Multifamily Dive)

Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team

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Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court’s Finding of No Coverage for Interior Leak

March 24, 2026 — Tred R. Eyerly - Insurance Law Hawaii
Applying California law, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s finding that water damage caused by a leaking pipe over time was not covered under the insured’s homeowners’ policy. Mojica v. State Farm General Ins. Co., 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 32405 (9th Cir. Dec. 11, 2025). A small hole, slightly larger than a pen tip in size, developed in a pressurized hot water pipe. The resulting leak lasted for nearly six days and released enough water to saturate and ruin all the subflooring and flooring in the insureds’ 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

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Congratulations to BWB&O’s 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees!

September 08, 2026 — Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce that Partners Nicole Whyte, Keith Bremer, John Toohey, and Tyler Offenhauser have been named to the 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Notably, Nicole Whyte was also selected to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers list, an honor reflecting her outstanding work, leadership, and impact in the legal community. Associates Kevin Moore, Sukayna Jaidi, and Andrew Mathews are also being recognized as 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Our team is being honored for their distinguished service and dedication in Family Law, Civil, Business, Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

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Steel Cooling: Steel Costs Steadily Decline After Pandemic Price Shock

May 12, 2026 — Construction Executive
Steel prices have continued trending downward after several years of volatility, according to Gordian’s latest analysis
The G2G Year in Review: 2020

2014 WCC Panel: Working Smarter with Technology

Partner Yvette Davis Elected to ALFA International’s Board of Directors

Insurer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Earth Movement Exclusion Denied

Excess Must Defend After Primary Improperly Refuses to Do So

Notice of Completion Determines Mechanics Lien Deadline

Contract Not So Clear in South Carolina Construction Defect Case

Two Architecturally Prized Buildings May be Demolished

Vancouver’s George Massey Tunnel Replacement May Now be a Tunnel Instead of a Bridge

Former UN General Assembly President Charged in Bribe Scheme

Read Before You Sign: Claim Waivers in Project Documents

Exclusion for Construction of Condominiums Includes Faulty Construction of Retaining Wall

URGENT: 'Catching Some Hell': Hurricane Michael Slams Into Florida

Partners Jeremy S. Macklin and Mark F. Wolfe Secure Seventh Circuit Win for Insurer Client in Late Notice Dispute

“Over? Did you say ‘over’?”

“We Are Here for One Reason”: Newark Trial Team Achieves Another Favorable Settlement for Client After Jury Selection

Replacement of Defective Gym Construction Exceeds Original Cost

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Traub Lieberman Partner Lisa M. Rolle Wins Summary Judgment in Favor of Third-Party Defendant

Contract Construction Smarts: Helpful Provisions for Dispute Resolution

Boston-area Asbestos-Abatement Firms Face Wage and Safety Complaints

Related’s $1 Billion Los Angeles Project Opens After 15-Year Wait

Vermont Supreme Court Reverses, Finding No Coverage for Collapse

Halliburton to Pay $1.1 Billion to Settle Spill Lawsuits

The Importance of the Recent Amendment to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence

2023 Construction Outlook: Construction Starts Expected to Flatten

Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Wake County Justice Center- a LEED Silver Project done right!

Another Exception to Fraud and Contract Don’t Mix

Most Common OSHA Violations Highlight Ongoing Risks

Proactively Addressing Potential Construction Claims

Pending Home Sales in U.S. Increase Less Than Forecast

Who is a “Contractor” as Used in “Unlicensed Contractor”?

American Roads Are Paved With Inefficiency

While Construction Permits Slowly Rise, Construction Starts and Completions in California Are Stagnant

United States Supreme Court Upholds Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements

Traub Lieberman Partner Bradley T. Guldalian Wins Summary Judgment in Pinellas County Circuit Court

Traub Lieberman Partner Rina Clemens Selected as a 2023 Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star

Traub Lieberman Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (3/11/25) – An AI Inflection Point for Hotels, Investor Pivot in Build-to-Rent and Looming Legislation for Single-Family Investors

Corps Proposes $4.6B Plan to Steel Miami for Storm Surge

Guessing as to your Construction Damages is Not the Best Approach

Newmeyer Dillion Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (8/21/24) – REITs Show Their Strength, Energy Prices Increase Construction Costs and CRE Struggles to Keep Pace

Bad Faith in the First Party Insurance Context

Industry Groups Decry Jan. 6 Riot; DOT Chief Chao Steps Down in Protest

New Jersey Supreme Court Issue Important Decision for Homeowners and Contractors

Exceptions to Privette Doctrine Do Not Apply Where There is No Evidence a General Contractor Affirmatively Contributed to the Injuries of an Independent Contractor's Employee

Lost Productivity or Inefficiency Claim Can Be Challenging to Prove

Haight Brown & Bonesteel Ranked on the 2017 "Best Law Firms" List by U.S. News - Best Lawyers

White and Williams LLP Attorneys Recognized as PA and DE Super Lawyers

Opoplan Introduces Generative AI Tools for Home-Building

Coronavirus and Contract Obligations

A New Study on Implementing Digital Visual Management

Construction Contract Basics: Indemnity

A General Contractors Guide to Bond Thresholds by State

N.J. Voters Approve $116 Million in School Construction

Surplus Lines Carriers Cannot Compel Arbitration in Louisiana

White House Seeks $310M To Fix Critical San Diego Wastewater Plant

Labor Development Impacting Developers, Contractors, and Landowners

A Compilation of Quirky Insurance Claims

White and Williams Announces Lawyer Promotions

Judgment Proof: Reducing Litigation Exposure with Litigation Risk Insurance

Remodel Gets Pricey for Town

The General Assembly Adds Some Clarity to Contracts and Unlicensed Contractors

It Was a Wild Week for Just About Everyone. Ok, Make that Everyone.

Witt Named to 2017 Super Lawyers

Three Construction Workers Injured at Former GM Plant