Client Alerts & Publications
Maryland Construction Law Deskbook – “Construction Technology”
Authors: Paul F. Williamson,
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
Deescalating Hyper Escalation
Authors: Paul F. Williamson,
Published Date: June 5, 2023
Paul F. Williamson, senior associate in P&A’s Washington, D.C. office, has written "Deescalating Hyper Escalation," an article for Construction Executive. This article discusses how legislation at the federal and state levels would address record materials price increases in public procurement. The full article can be read here. Read More
Texas Supreme Court Rules That Subsequent Purchaser of Home Is Bound by Original Homeowner’s Arbitration Agreement With Builder
Authors: Kim Altsuler,
Published Date: May 22, 2023
In a new opinion Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd., et al. v. Kara Whiteley, Cause No. 21-0783, 66 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 8740, issued May 12, 2023, the Texas Supreme Court partially reversed two lower court decisions and held that an arbitration provision contained in the original homeowner’s contract with the builder was binding on a subsequent [...] Read More
