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Waste Management Companies Beware! The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act was Amended
In a previous post, I mentioned that contracts between public entities and private waste management companies usually contain compliance and regulation clauses. Such a clause requires a waste management…

The Devil is in the Detail – Essential Contact Terms for PPP between Waste Management Companies and Public Entities
Waste management is a critical service that affects communities, businesses, and the environment. When public entities (such as municipalities) enter into agreements with private waste management companies to handle the…
Manufacturing construction is anticipating an uptick in 2025 with expected domestic economic protections and the continued consumer demand. Texas will remain a hotbed for this activity with continued business relocations…
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Weathering the Storm—Part 1: Understanding Liquidated and Consequential Damages in Construction Contracts
Co-author Kendall Hudgins *
When project delays occur due to natural disasters, the financial implications can be severe. Construction stakeholders often focus on immediate physical damages while overlooking the potentially…
Co-author Darin Brooks *
After a company has been sued, its immediate next steps should be twofold: consult its lawyer and notify its insurance carrier. The carrier should pick up…

Constructing Compliance: What the Construction Industry Needs to Know about the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
*Co-author Lynn Rohland
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) is now in full effect, and this comprehensive legislation establishes stringent mandates on how consumer-related personal data of Texas…

Why Construction Companies Should Engage Early in the Texas Legislative Session
Co-author: Adam Leggett, Director of Government Affairs, GRPR
As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start…
Co-author Mary Hatcher*
The recent derecho storm in May and Hurricane Beryl just this week caused severe damage throughout Houston and the surrounding area. The intense winds and flash flooding…

The Impact of the Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Ban on the Construction Industry
For years, there has been a state-by-state push to restrict or prohibit non-compete agreements that limit workers’ ability to take a job with a competitor after leaving their employer. This…

Samsung’s $45 Billion Texas Chipmaking Facility: A Goldmine and Minefield for Contractors
Texas is currently experiencing one of the largest, most significant construction development projects with Samsung Semiconductor Chipmaking Facility in Taylor, Texas. According to a recent article by Justin Sayers, posted…

The Fine Print Matters: Five Contract Clauses Subcontractors and Suppliers Can’t Ignore
*As published in the April/May 2024 issue of Build Houston Magazine
It never hurts to stop and take a minute to read what you are signing. This is especially true…
Surprise, surprise Frisco, Texas is booming with no evidence of slowing down. In line with that growth, the Hillwood Communities Frisco Station development started in 2016 is poised to potentially…
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