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…

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 required to trigger insurance coverage. The underlying facts follow a familiar pattern.

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 Blazer Building Texas, LLC (“Blazer”) hired Ranger Fire, Inc. (“Ranger”) to…

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 market conditions that affect everyone from individuals to global businesses. Add in rising interest rates and it’s easy to see how the American economy can…

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 first line of defense against catastrophic losses from wildfires, tornados, or hurricanes. Understanding your insurance options and obligations is not just good business—it is essential…

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. A recent analysis by the Recycled Materials Association (“ReMA”) determined that recycled steel and aluminum – or scrap – are not subject to…