Co-author Jackson Moore
Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature…
In the face of increased tariffs, including a 14.38% tariff on Canadian lumber, the lumber market is undergoing developments that could have substantial implications for construction projects across Texas. It…
April 5, 2025 was a seminal day for both the construction industry and the Trump Administration. It was the day reciprocal tariffs on widely used construction materials were to go…
Manufacturing construction is booming across Texas in early 2025, with Samsung’s landmark $17 billion semiconductor facility in Taylor, Texas leading the charge as part of a broader trend concentrated along…
A decision out of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas[1] showcases the practical challenge in the relationship between workers’ compensation and the pleading standards…
What’s the deal with inflation and interest rates? Inflation has been, unfortunately, a hot topic as of late. In the wake of COVID-19, inflation has caused rising prices and unpredictable…
In the wake of increasingly frequent natural disasters, construction insurance has become more critical than ever. While many stakeholders view insurance as just another project cost, it is actually your…
President Trump’s recent executive order imposing tariffs on US imports of steel and aluminum led to many questions of the full scope of materials subject to the 25% import tariff.
My colleague (Graham Quinn) recently wrote an article about the potential financial impact of the impending steel and aluminum tariffs on the construction industry. See hyperlink: The Impact…
Not all liens are created equal. The most commonly discussed lien is related to construction improvements under Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code. For those in the oil &…
As 2025 rolls forward, momentum is gaining quickly as the Gray Reed Construction Team and I are experiencing a large influx of construction contracts to review and redline for negotiations.
Trump Imposes Drastic Tariffs on Imports of Steel and Aluminum
On February 10, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on all US imports of steel and…