Attending the 2026 LADR Workshop at CI & CRC Joint Conference

I recently attended the 2026 LADR Workshop at the CI & CRC Joint Conference in San Antonio, organized by ASCE’s Construction Institute. The event brought together researchers and professionals working in construction law, risk management, and project delivery.

During the conference, two of our co-authored papers were presented. Our paper, “Legal Risk Mitigation in Hydrogen Pipeline Transport Through Corrective Action Order Analysis,” was presented by my co-author Saksham Timalsina. Another paper, “Identifying and Reducing Legal Issues in Construction Submittals through Case Law Analysis,” was presented by Merina Giri.

Both studies focus on understanding legal risks in construction projects and identifying ways to reduce disputes using real-world case data. It was great to see our work being shared and discussed in that setting.

Beyond the technical sessions, the conference was also a great opportunity to connect with people in the field. I had several meaningful conversations, made new connections, and also got to reconnect with a few friends from my undergraduate days in Nepal.

Outside the conference, I spent some time exploring San Antonio and also visited Austin. Walking around downtown Austin and hiking up Mount Bonnell were definitely highlights, especially the panoramic view from the top.

Overall, this trip was a great mix of research, networking, and travel, and it gave me fresh motivation for my ongoing work.

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