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  • August 11, 2026

    Managing Data Center Power Issues, Public Pushback

    The many risks associated with data center construction include power availability, government regulations and public opinion, and contractual disputes — but these can be mitigated with careful project controls, planning and targeted contract drafting, say Randa Adra and Lily Geyer at Crowell & Moring, and Natasha Dahl at Ankura.

  • August 10, 2026

    Neighbors Say School Project Flooded Farm, Native Graves

    The renovation of a high school campus outside Pittsburgh has diverted natural springs and stormwater runoff and caused flooding on a neighboring farm, and may have disturbed Native American burial grounds, the farm's owners claim in a lawsuit.

  • August 10, 2026

    DHS Says Big Bend Border Wall Enviro Waivers Are Legal

    Immigration officials told a Texas federal judge that construction of a barrier along the Mexico border near Big Bend National Park is a national priority and the need for quick construction outweighs compliance with numerous environmental laws.

  • August 10, 2026

    Colo. Insurer Charged Premiums Without Notice, Suit Says

    A Colorado-based workers' compensation insurer provided no notice of its audit guidelines to a construction company and canceled the company's policy when it disputed the audit premium charges, according to a proposed class action in state court.

  • August 10, 2026

    Latham, Kirkland Steer Bernhard Capital's $1B Bowman Buy

    Engineering services and program management firm Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., advised by Latham & Watkins LLP, on Monday announced that it has agreed to be bought by Kirkland & Ellis LLP-led infrastructure-focused private equity shop Bernhard Capital Partners in a $1 billion all-cash take-private deal.

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