Meghan Douris Discusses Labor Shortages in Housing Construction in Law360

Law360 quoted Seyfarth Construction Law partner Meghan Douris extensively in its article, “Affordable Housing Push Persists Despite Elevated Costs.” The piece, published on April 27, 2026, examines the ongoing challenges facing affordable housing development as construction costs remain elevated nationwide.

Douris highlighted the growing strain caused by workforce shortages in the construction industry, noting:

“You've got significant labor shortages, which has been a problem probably for the last 10 to 15 years but is really coming to a head right now.”

She further emphasized the need for a more collaborative approach among project stakeholders to better manage risk and volatility, adding:

“I think folks have to start to consider themselves less owner, contractor, subcontractor, and more like team partners.”

The full article is available here.