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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 verified. With tighter project margins, ongoing uncertainty in labor and material costs, and increased scrutiny from lenders and investors, cost transparency is becoming a critical…

Many owners and contractors assume that their construction contract controls how claims and disputes will be handled. After all, substantial time is often spent negotiating notice provisions, mediation requirements, dispute resolution procedures, and payment terms.

Beginning with many private construction contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026, that assumption may no longer be…

Originally published to the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce on August 11, 2026

Ending a construction contract can trigger significant legal and practical consequences for owners and contractors. This article examines the risks that can arise when project participants decide to terminate or separate, including the differences between mutual separation, termination for cause, and termination…

Stoel Rives has been named to Construction Executive‘s The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ annual national rankings for a seventh consecutive year and ranked No. 21 for 2026, rising six places from the 2025 ranking. Construction Executive evaluated firms on criteria that included construction practice revenue, number of attorneys in the practice, percentage of…

As construction projects increasingly rely on specialized or international suppliers, project teams should evaluate more factors than pricing and product availability. Overseas vendors can offer significant advantages, but they may also introduce legal and practical challenges that become difficult to manage if problems arise.

When disputes involve foreign suppliers, resolving issues like delayed deliveries, defective…

Data center construction projects involve more than delivering complex technical infrastructure on an accelerated schedule. Owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals must navigate legal and contractual issues that can affect project performance, increase costs, and lead to disputes throughout the project lifecycle.

From performance-based specifications and schedule delays to equipment procurement challenges and commissioning requirements…

Healthcare construction projects involve more than managing budgets and schedules. Owners must navigate contractual, operational, and legal risks that can affect delivery, increase costs, and create disputes long after construction begins.

From design coordination issues and force majeure delays to insurance gaps and warranty obligations, many significant risks arise from how contracts are drafted, administered…