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Department of Labor Changes Prevailing Wage Rate Calculation and Other Davis-Bacon Regulations

Published Date: August 10, 2023

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) will soon issue final rules governing payment of workers on federal construction projects. Key changes include: Restructured calculation of “prevailing wages”; Incorporation of anti-retaliation measures to protect victims of violations; and Expanded rights to back wages where violations are found. The changes come as billions of federal dollars are being poured into new clean energy [...] Read More

Getting the Deal Through – Construction 2024

Published Date: June 21, 2023

Partner and director of Peckar & Abramson’s Latin American practice, Jerry P. Brodsky, and partner Michael S. Zicherman served as contributing co-editors and contributing co-authors of Lexology's Getting the Deal Through - Construction 2024, which provides members of the construction industry, construction-related legal, and business providers with international expert analysis in key areas of law, practice, and regulation. In addition [...] Read More

Maryland Construction Law Deskbook – “Construction Technology”

Published Date: June 19, 2023

Paul F. Williamson, senior associate in P&A’s Washington, D.C. office, co-authored "Construction Technology," an individual chapter of Maryland Construction Law Deskbook, Third Edition. This chapter discusses the following: New and emerging technologies deployed in contraction Legal issues related to emerging technology Insuring technology-related risks; and more! To learn more and purchase the deskbook, click here. Read More

Texas Shortens Cut-Off Date for Suits Against Homebuilders Who Provide a 6-Year Written Warranty

Authors: Kim Altsuler,

Published Date: June 19, 2023

Summary of the new law as it pertains to builders of new homes: The existing 10-year statute of repose for builders of new homes (the ultimate cut-off date for filing suit) has been shortened to 6 years if the builder provides a 1-2-6 written warranty (1-year workmanship and materials; 2-year plumbing, electrical and HVAC; 6-year structural). Extended time to bring [...] Read More

Payment Bonds

Authors: Kellie M. Ros,

Published Date: June 15, 2023

This article was written for the Texas Contractor and first appeared here. A payment bond guarantees payment of subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers on a project. Payment bonds are required on public projects for prime contracts (the contract between the general contractor and governmental entity) greater than $25,000. But they are common on private projects as well, where they not only [...] Read More