Ronald D. Ciotti, partner in the Construction & Public Contracts Group, was recently featured in Floor Covering Weekly’s recap of the Fuse Alliance 2025 Annual Conference. He provided a comprehensive overview of the current tariff landscape, explored the impact of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, and recommended increased communication with manufacturers, budget reviews, and pricing shifts.
Additionally, Ron stressed the importance of including Material Price Escalation (MPE) clauses in contracts.
Additionally, he stressed the importance of including Material Price Escalation (MPE) clauses in contracts, explaining that this clause will identify a base (which would measure any price increase) and final price of materials to be purchased, as well quantify the estimated amount of materials.
Read the full article on Floor Covering Weekly’s website.
