2025 Construction Law Symposium
Date: Jun 25, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey Law Center, New Brunswick, and Online
Member Price: $203.00
Non-Member Price: $254.00
Section Price: $191.00
Areas of Law: Construction
Earn up to 6.7 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Stephen W. Bialkowski, Esq.
- Bialkowski Law, LLC, Ramsey
- Steven Nudelman, Esq.
- Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, Red Bank
Elevate your legal expertise at the 2025 Construction Law Symposium, hosted at the Law Center in New Brunswick and available online in a convenient hybrid format. This must-attend event brings together New Jersey’s top construction law practitioners to unpack the most pressing legal developments facing the industry today.
As construction professionals navigate economic uncertainty, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, legal advisors must be prepared with up-to-date strategies and insights. This year’s program delivers practical guidance on navigating supply chain volatility, adapting to artificial intelligence in contract management, and responding to evolving lien laws and workplace safety standards.
Whether you're a seasoned construction litigator or a general practitioner with construction clients, this symposium offers essential knowledge and timely updates that will enhance your practice and strengthen your ability to serve clients in a rapidly changing field. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers, learn from leading experts, and stay ahead of the curve in construction law.
Program Agenda:
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9:00 | Welcome and Introduction
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9:05 | Supply Chain Disruptions and Inflation: Drafting Construction Contracts for Uncertain Markets
- Steven Nudelman, Greenbaum Rowe Smith & DavisConstruction costs remain volatile due to material shortages, inflation, shifting tariffs and global supply chain issues. Lawyers must adapt contract provisions, including price escalation clauses, force majeure language, and termination rights, to mitigate client risk. Examine how to structure contracts to better anticipate economic fluctuations and reduce financial exposure.
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9:50 | New Jersey’s 2025 Construction Lien Law: What Lawyers Need to Know
- Stephen Bialkowski, Law Offices of Stephen Bialkowski LLCConstruction lawyers must understand new lien filing deadlines, enforcement changes, and how priority disputes will be resolved under revised statutes. Gain a comprehensive update on recent case law and best practices for ensuring compliance.
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10:35 | Break
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10:50 | AI, Smart Contracts and Digital Risk: Emerging Legal Challenges in Construction Agreements
AI is increasingly being used in contract drafting, project management, and dispute resolution, but there is limited legal precedent on liability, enforceability, and risk allocation. Explore how AI-driven contract management is reshaping construction law and the potential pitfalls attorneys need to anticipate when advising clients. -
11:35 | OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety in 2025: What’s Changing and How to Protect Clients
Federal and state regulators are ramping up job site inspections and increasing penalties for workplace safety violations. Attorneys advising contractors must stay current on OSHA compliance trends, heightened enforcement priorities, and legal strategies for defending against violations and citations. -
12:15 | Lunch
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1:15 | Construction Defect Litigation Update: New Case Law and Strategies for 2025
The scope of liability in construction defect cases continues to evolve, with new decisions impacting developer, contractor, and design professional responsibilities. Analyze recent rulings, emerging litigation trends, and strategies for minimizing liability in construction defect claims. -
2:00 | Public Project Compliance: Understanding New Bidding, Procurement and Prevailing Wage Regulations
New Jersey has updated public contracting rules, including changes to bidding requirements, MWBE participation, and prevailing wage enforcement. Lawyers advising contractors on public projects must understand how these changes affect contract negotiations, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution. -
2:45 | Break
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3:00 | Ethics Roundtable
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3:55 | Q&A and Closing Remarks
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4:00 | Program Ends
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