Seyfarth’s Anthony LaPlaca, Teddie Arnold, and Jason Smith recently published the 2025 annual update of the Thomson Reuters state law survey of construction laws and customs for the District of Columbia. This survey contains questions and answers about frequently asked questions concerning construction projects governed by D.C. law, including prompt pay and retainage requirements, stop work rights, licensing issues, warranties, bonding requirements, and litigation concerns for public and private projects. The survey is a useful resource for builders, owners, and design professionals operating in the District of Columbia and may be accessed at the link below.
