Source: Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad field in computer science that involves creating smart machines that can perform tasks that otherwise typically require human intelligence. AI can be used to perform tasks including learning from experience, recognizing patterns, and understanding natural language. Although AI is in its nascent…
Texas has several new laws that could have a big impact on construction, a massive industry that contributes $101 billion to the state’s gross domestic product, according to Associated General Contractors of America. Five relevant bills were just signed into law in the legislature’s most recent session. Source: ConstructionDive Read on about five new laws…
These bills from the latest legislative session nix water breaks for workers, allow third-party permitting and fund water infrastructure. Originally Published June 20, 2023 Source: Construction Dive Texas has several new laws that could have a big impact on construction, a massive industry that contributes $101 billion to the state’s gross domestic product, according to Associated…
A law and education building will mark the university’s expansion into downtown Fort Worth. Source: Construction Dive Award: Texas A&M Fort Worth Law & Education Building Value: $85 million Location: Fort Worth, Texas Client: Texas A&M University A joint venture that includes Turner Construction Company has won an $85 million contract to build a 225,000-square-foot law…
The plans for the project in Austin, Texas, were filed with the state on Jan. 9. Courtesy of Tesla Dive Brief: Tesla plans to invest about $776 million to expand its electric vehicle factory in Austin, Texas, according to plans filed this week with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The expansion includes two cell…
By Francisco Uranga and Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2023 “As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers will soon be nullified” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
Authored by: Lauren Pesola | Source: Flashtract In the last few years alone, massive changes have occurred in how the law handles things like the legitimacy of virtual signatures. It should come as a surprise to no one that given the challenges of COVID, the perpetual backlog of court cases, and massive shifts in technology that…
Source: The National Law Review A novel question arose over the past few years in residential construction law as to whether minors were subject to the contractual provisions in their parents’ purchase or construction contract. The contract typically has a dispute resolution clause mandating arbitration of all claims. However, asserting that the minors are not…
Source: Construction Dive Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards. Published July 25, 2023 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor Danielle Ternes/Construction Dive This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view…