This year, contractors had reason to keep their lawyers on speed dial. A new presidential administration led to a flurry of executive orders, tariffs and a lengthy government shutdown. All of this meant builders had to follow up this year.
Powered by the insights of some of the nation’s top construction attorneys, Construction Dive’s Dotted Line column broke down the industry’s top concerns to help readers understand how these issues would affect their businesses. Read on for tips on how to conduct a DEI audit, what’s important in data center contracts, and why artificial intelligence can’t (yet) steal your lawyer’s job. Consider yourself served for the top construction legal questions of 2025.
