Webinar: Major Changes Coming to California Private Construction Projects in 2026

  • When: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 pm PST
  • Where: Webinar

This complimentary webinar covered major updates to California’s private construction laws taking effect January 1, 2026 and how those changes will impact owners, contractors, and subcontractors across the state.

Attorneys Daniel Steinberg, Jessica Robison, Dustin Amrein, and Blake Gibbs from Weintraub Tobin’s Construction Group will broke down the new mandatory change-order and extra-work dispute process under SB 440, the shift to 5 percent retention under SB 61, and the compliance steps businesses should be taking now. This session included practical guidance and a live Q&A to help you prepare for the changes ahead.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Overview of SB 440’s new required process for submitting, reviewing, and resolving private-project change orders
  • What SB 61’s reduction to 5 percent retention means for contractors and subcontractors
  • Preparing internal workflows, contracts, and documentation for 2026 compliance
  • Strategies to avoid disputes, penalties, and project delays
  • Practical examples of how these reforms will affect real-world projects