This annual legal guide provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in construction law across the United States. The 2003 edition, in its thirteenth year, features 13 chapters authored by field experts, offering practical analysis on current issues. It covers new legislation impacting payment obligations, minority business enterprise requirements, bidding rights, contractual obligations, bonds, liens, insurance, sureties, building codes, and arbitration. The update details these changes across six major geographical regions: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest, and West.

As a long-standing annual publication, the Construction Law Update has been eagerly anticipated by legal and business professionals in the construction industry for over a decade. Each edition is recognized for its timely and practical analysis of current issues, delivered by experts in the field. The consistent release of this guide, now in its thirteenth year with the 2003 edition, underscores its established reputation for providing essential updates on legal and business developments.