Client Alerts & Publications
TCEQ Seeks Stakeholder Input on Renewal of the Stormwater Construction General Permit
Authors: Tiffany A. Harrod,
Published Date: May 27, 2026
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced a stakeholder meeting and is seeking comments on the upcoming renewal of the statewide Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP), Permit No. TXR150000. This general permit authorizes the discharge of stormwater from construction activities. The five-year permit is set to expire on March 5, 2028. TCEQ is engaging stakeholders early in the [...] Read More
NJ Public Works Contractors Beware – Pay Special Attention When Submitting Your Public Works Contractor Registration
Authors: Levi W. Barrett, Aaron C. Schlesinger,
Published Date: May 21, 2026
While it is always important to be careful when making submissions to government agencies, recent activity by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) reveals considerably increased scrutiny in connection with contractors renewing their New Jersey Public Works Registration. Extra care when completing the registration renewal process is warranted, because the consequences of a misstep can be [...] Read More
Thomson Reuters Construction Law (Virginia Practice Series)
Authors: Jennifer L. Harris, Michael A. Branca,
Published Date: March 25, 2026
P&A Partners Michael A. Branca and Jennifer L. Harris have authored the most recent edition (2025) of Construction Law (Virginia Practice Series), part of Thomson Reuters’ ProView legal reference library. Associate Julia Loudenburg also provided substantial assistance for this edition. Construction Law includes summaries and analysis of statutes, regulations, and cases. It covers all major legal issues, including: Licensing Building code [...] Read More
Did You Get the Message? (And does it count?) The Legal Consequences of Text Messages, Group Chats, and Informal Digital Communication on Construction Projects
Authors: Kellie M. Ros, Curtis W. Martin,
Published Date: March 19, 2026
This article was written for ConsensusDocs and first appeared here. I. Introduction: The New Reality of Construction Communication Construction projects have always depended on a constant stream of communication. Today’s project managers, superintendents, and foremen have broadened the method of communication to include convenient forms of digital communication. Superintendents text photos of field conditions, owners send quick approvals through WhatsApp, architects [...] Read More
He Chose…Poorly: How Bad DSC Clauses Lead to Project Doom in the Last Crusade of Construction Risk
Published Date: March 11, 2026
This article was written for ConsensusDocs and first appeared here. “We do not follow maps to buried treasure, and X never, ever marks the spot.” That’s the advice that Indiana Jones offered in the Last Crusade film. But what’s beneath the surface isn’t just important to adventure archaeologists. It has real-world application to our industry, where success depends on the stability of materials [...] Read More
