Pillsbury covers recent news such as New York’s Prompt Payment Act, vacancy rates rise in commercial office space, and the Biden administration applies project labor agreements on certain federal construction projects.
February 12, 2024
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Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog
In our latest roundup, New York’s Prompt Payment Act comes into question, vacancy rates rise in commercial office space, the Biden administration applies project labor agreements on certain federal construction projects, and more!
- The Biden administration announced the implementing on an executive order that will require project labor agreements on federal construction projects costing $35 million or more, likely resulting in PLAs being required on a majority of large federal jobs. (Zachary Phillips, Construction Dive)
- Boeing plans to increase quality inspections of its 737 Max 9 aircraft, following a series of manufacturing flaws that have led some airlines to hold off aircraft purchases or go with its European rival, Airbus. (Ken Sweet, AP)
- 31% of Generation Z (generally defined as those born between 1996 and 2012) adults live at home with parents because they can’t afford to buy or rent their own space. (Jessica Dickler, CNBC)
