Maybe more than ever, the construction industry and field of construction law appear poised to experience a period of significant growth. As the United States continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and with Congress’s recent interest in major infrastructure legislation, the development and execution of critical infrastructure may become all the more significant for the economies of the United States and the Philadelphia region. Indeed, the proposed infrastructure legislation currently advancing through Congress is comprised of investments in roads and transport, power generation, communication networks, management of water, and education facilities. Planned spending includes more than $250 billion for transportation infrastructure, including the development of infrastructure for the electric vehicle market. See B. Sprunt, “Here’s What’s Included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill,” NPR (Aug. 10, 2021); A. Bhatia & Q. Bui, “The Infrastructure Plan: What’s In and What’s Out,” N.Y. Times (Aug. 10, 2021). Further, the Senate has proposed another quarter of a trillion dollars to finance projects associated with clean drinking water, expansion of broadband, and power infrastructure. While the precise terms of the proposed federal infrastructure legislation remain in flux, the planned spending goals will almost certainly present opportunities for state and local officials to revamp aging infrastructure throughout the Philadelphia region.

With the influx of significant capital investment into infrastructure projects around the United States comes a renewed focus on the legal framework underpinning the execution and resolution of disputes related to large-scale infrastructure projects. Indeed, as the construction sector is well aware, the planning and execution of construction and infrastructure projects is a complex and risky endeavor that heavily relies on a developed legal framework that enables participants to secure financing, manage risks, and efficiently resolve disputes.

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