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Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code, first enacted in 2006, grants qualifying building owners or tenants of commercial buildings a federal tax deduction for the installation of energy-efficient features and systems in existing or new-build projects. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”)...
Flow-down (or “pass-through” or “conduit”) clauses are a common feature in construction contracts, particularly in projects involving multiple tiers of contracts. These clauses are intended to ensure the terms and conditions between the prime contractor and owner apply to all lower tiers of...
SIOR investment leaders provided an insightful panel discussion about preferred equity and financing opportunities. The panel, which featured both preferred equity providers and users, guided you through the intricacies of identifying and creating these opportunities and how they can help you get...
New Developments at OSHA, National and Local Partner Michael Metz-Topodas will speak at the Half Day Construction Symposium put on by the American Subcontractors Association and Pennsylvania Builders Exchange.
Michael Metz-Topodas will speak on a panel during the AACEI Houston Gulf Coast Symposium. Michael's panel will focus on supply chain issues in the industry.
On November 30, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Acuity v. M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC, et al., 2023 IL 129087 with significant implications for insurance coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability (CGL) policies.
A recent Maryland appellate decision arising from an insurance company’s exercise of subrogation rights against negligent subcontractors in connection with tornado damage to a warehouse illustrates the pitfalls of waiver of subrogation clauses in construction contracts. In XL Insurance America, Inc...
Saul Ewing's Construction Group is hosting a complimentary half-day symposium discussing hot topics in the industry. The morning will begin with a presentation by our keynote speaker, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board, who will discuss the current state of the economy and a...
Saul Ewing's Real Estate Practice hosted a full-day conference discussing hot topics in real estate today. We were joined by numerous industry experts from universities, national developers, lenders, professional sports teams, real estate services and investment firms, and energy advisory firms, who...
Florida’s lien law is once again under construction with significant changes which went into effect on October 1, 2023. The amendments impact various aspects of lien rights, notice requirements, bond amounts, and attorney fee recovery. Key Provisions and Implications Lien Rights Extended to...
Jim Goodrich will moderate a panel called “Following the Money in a Construction Project” during the 2023 HEREL Annual Conference at University of Minnesota. This session will address several money-related topics that arise over the course of a project such as allowances, contingencies, savings, and...
Throughout 2023, OSHA has implemented multiple policy changes meant to enhance its enforcement mechanisms, including increased funding and inspector hirings, revisions to the "instance-by-instance" violation policy, modifications to the Severe Violator Enforcement Program, and the new electronic...
What Do We Do Now?! How To Handle an OSHA Inspection An inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can affect a construction site in many ways—from workflow disruptions to compliance issues. In this seminar, Michael Metz-Topodas reviews the regulatory requirements...
Brownfields Redevelopment: A CREW NJ Lunch and Learn Melissa Clarke joins CREW NJ and commercial real estate professionals to discuss the tools and resources necessary to redevelop brownfield sites -- properties that are abandoned or underutilized because of either real or perceived contamination.
A recent decision resolving a dispute arising from pre-pandemic supply chain issues that delayed construction of a wind farm in Illinois illustrates the ever-present risks posed by supply chain disruptions and provides a sobering demonstration of how liability for these risks can be shifted by...
Brave New World – Emerging Standards for Safety and Health in the Cannabis Industry Partners Jonathan Havens and Michael Metz-Topodas will be speaking during a CLE Webinar about emerging standards in the cannabis industry. Topics for Discussion include: Overview of the cannabis process and health...
"A Change Is Gonna Come" What OSHA's Policy Revisions May Mean for the Construction Industry Michael Metz-Topodas, a Partner in the firm's Construction Practice, will be speaking on a panel during the American Subcontractors Association of Central Pennsylvania Half-Day Construction Symposium...
Partner Richard "Shark" Forsten will speak on panel regarding the coming New Castle County county-wide property tax reassessment.
Lisa Colon, a partner in the firm's Construction practice, will be leading a presentation during the Associated General Contractors of New York State Construction Leadership Academy class. The annual program is composed of 20 to 30 mid-career managers who have been identified by their companies as...
Saul Ewing attorneys, Sean O’Neill and Michael Gold , discuss new ESG regulations in connection with the Real Estate industry and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). New regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor and proposed regulations from the Securities & Exchange Commission have created...