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 is often unpredictable, we can control how we prepare for and respond to such events through the careful drafting or understanding of force majeure provisions
Well, Q1 of 2025 ended with a bang and continued the expansion of transactional work for the Gray Reed Construction Team. The announcement of tariffs and feared disruptions in the supply chain certainly created a point of emphasis when reviewing and negotiating contracts. Any time the marketplace sees sharp material increases in material pricing, disruptions
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 major metro areas and interstate corridors. While these massive projects promise economic transformation through jobs, infrastructure development and technological advancement, they also face significant challenges—most
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. Each consecutive week has seen more and more at every level, including Owner –> GC, GC –> Subcontractor, and Supplier/Manufacturer –> Contractor. With so much
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, economic development incentives, and population growth. The Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, Houston, and the I-35 Corridor will see the bulk of this upward movement. With
Industrial construction is poised for continued growth in 2025, especially with the incoming presidential administration and its anticipated emphasis on domestic economic production. Nowhere will this growth be seen more than in Texas with the continued emphasis on business relocation, economic development and population growth. Houston and the surrounding industrial center will likely see capital
As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s crucial for maximizing your impact in the Capitol and shaping policies that affect
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 in the Dallas Business Journal this project is poised to transform into one of the largest developments in United States history. This is being accomplished
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 add approximately 410 apartments at an estimated cost of construction $94.2 million deliverable in 2026. According to a recent Dallas Business Journal article by Noor
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Ft Worth Chapter’s monthly membership education luncheon as a prospective member. The educational topic was Cybersecurity and the Construction Industry and presented in a panel format. The panelists were Jon Schildt, Vice President of Technology & Cyber Practice for Hub International