Construction
Mar. 19, 2026
California high-rise, mixed-use projects face rising costs, legal risks
With construction costs projected to stay high through 2026, developers can no longer depend on historical pricing or boilerplate contracts, particularly on high-rise and mixed-use projects where risk and feasibility are tightly linked.
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California's construction market faces a confluence of pressures that are fundamentally reshaping how developers approach project planning, risk allocation and legal strategy. With construction costs expected to remain elevated through 2026, the traditional dev...
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