United States: Construction & Planning

Foley’s New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) team attended the recent Cohn Reznick NMTC Summit in Miami, where community development entities (CDEs), investors, project sponsors...

Pre-acquisition tax planning isn’t just paperwork, it’s where you set the foundation for long-term success.

Pennsylvania is emerging as a strategic hub for data center and AI infrastructure development, offering a unique convergence of manufacturing capacity, energy resources, and regulatory frameworks. The Commonwealth's position as the largest net exporter of electricity in the United States, combined with its robust industrial supply chain and skilled workforce, creates compelling advantages for developers and investors navigating this rapidly evolving market.

One of the most effective steps a community association board can take to protect the Association from costly litigation is to request legal review of contracts before engagement with vendors...

In most real estate transactions, clients spend more time talking with their brokers than they do with their attorneys. That makes sense. Brokers are often the first call, the ongoing sounding board...

Early transparency around costs, infrastructure constraints, and permitting considerations can serve as a competitive advantage in major economic development projects. Drawing on real-world development scenarios, this piece highlights how proactive disclosure and infrastructure planning can help manage risk, protect project timelines, and build trust among companies, communities, and stakeholders.

Colorado's construction insurance market is undergoing significant transformation as rising defect litigation and escalating premiums reshape development feasibility across the state. Builder's risk and commercial general liability coverage increasingly fall short, with common exclusions leaving construction professionals unexpectedly exposed. January Allen provides practical guidance for developers, contractors, and design professionals to reduce coverage disputes before claims arise.

Municipalities across New York face mounting pressure to address housing shortages, revitalize aging neighborhoods, and encourage responsible economic development.

Every major construction project comes with risk, whether it’s a warehouse build, a multifamily development or a major renovation. Parties tend to be aligned when things are proceeding as planned. But when something goes wrong...