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Construction projects have always relied on trust when evaluating costs, but today’s market conditions are driving owners and developers to seek greater visibility into how project pricing is developed and…
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Managing construction risks with international suppliers
As construction projects increasingly rely on specialized or international suppliers, project teams should evaluate more…
Does Your Cloud Have a Silver Lining? Top Ten legal issues to consider on data center construction projects
Data center construction projects involve more than delivering complex technical infrastructure on an accelerated schedule.
Washington’s common interest community framework is undergoing its most significant shift in decades. Recent legislative…
Congress Advances Sweeping Housing Reform: Key Implications for Affordable Housing
In June 2026, Congress, in a bi-partisan action, passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing…
Healthcare construction projects involve more than managing budgets and schedules. Owners must navigate contractual, operational…
As development activity continues to grow, developers increasingly face environmental obligations related to impacts on…
Self-Storage Facilities Face New B&O Tax Obligations in Washington
Washington’s self-storage industry is facing a major tax change. Effective April 1, 2026, income from…
In Oregon, there are five general categories of construction lien claimants:
One consequence of Oregon’s policy of strictly limiting who may claim a construction lien is…
Because construction liens can affect other interests in real property, both public notice and actual…
In Oregon, the construction lien was created by the legislature and codified in statute. As…
Under Oregon law, construction lien claimants have a “direct” lien. Although the lien arises through…
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Ahead of Schedule focuses on legal matters critical to the construction industry, offering insights, analysis, tips and updates regarding the law of project development, design and construction. The authors have well over 100 years combined experience in construction litigation and contract negotiation, along with prior office and field experience in engineering, construction and accounting.