As the world continues its widespread vaccination effort, COVID-19 restrictions ease somewhat and the $1-trillion U.S. infrastructure spending package moves forward, forecasters express cautious optimism about the year to come. 

Pennsylvania lawmakers agreed to the Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation's appeal for emergency authorization to borrow $600 million.

The construction industry experiences some of the highest incidences of litigation. Here are the contractual clauses most often involved in disputes and suggested variations that could help avoid the headaches and costs of litigation.  

Construction contracts might not be undercut by an intentional breach, according to a June 13 ruling by the state's highest court.