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Iowa Supreme Court Reaffirms Limits on General Contractor Liability

The Iowa Supreme Court’s recent decision in Kono v. D.R. Horton, Inc., et al. provides important clarifications for general contractors (GCs) and construction industry stakeholders regarding exposure for injuries to the employees of subcontractors on jobsites. Key Holding: The Court reaffirmed the longstanding rule that GCs ordinarily do not owe a... Read More

Protecting Your Construction Contracts from Tariffs and Rising Material Costs

On Wednesday, President Trump announced new tariffs on many U.S. imports. Many key construction materials may be affected by the new tariffs as the supply chain shifts as a result of uncertainty in international trade. In the ever-evolving landscape of construction, managing costs effectively is crucial for the success of any project. This rings... Read More

Iowa Court of Appeals Decision Serves as Cautionary Tale for Construction Contractors

The Iowa Court of Appeals issued a decision this week that sent a strong message to construction contractors – ignore your contracts at your own risk. Specifically, the Court stated, “Contracts mean what they say. Here, a party that failed to follow what a contract said in terms of the procedure to change the scope of the contract seeks to avoid... Read More