Leon F. Mead II releases updated Nevada construction law treatise

Leon F. Mead II has published the 2027 edition of Nevada Construction Law, a revised treatise that the Nevada Supreme Court has quoted and that is current through the 2025 Legislature. The new edition adds more than 150 pages, covers artificial intelligence on construction projects for the first time and is now available in softcover and Kindle.

Why it matters: - Nevada construction law changes can affect contracts, liens, public works, payment disputes and project risk across the state. - The new edition gives attorneys, judges, arbitrators, contractors, owners, developers, insurers and in-house counsel a current reference tied to Nevada law as it stands today. - The book also addresses artificial intelligence on construction projects, a topic that has no Nevada court rule yet and could shape future disputes.

What happened: - Leon F. Mead II published the 2027 edition of Nevada Construction Law on Oct. 1, 2026. - The treatise is current through the 2025 Nevada Legislature and includes appellate decisions through Sept. 1, 2026. - The edition is the fourth published by DHG Publications. - Earlier editions were published by Thomson Reuters and West. - Mead said the publishing-rights change allowed him to rebuild the book rather than simply update it.

The details: - The book adds more than 150 pages of new material across nine chapters. - Coverage includes contractor licensing, prompt payment, construction contracts, claims, public works, residential construction defect, mechanics’ liens, and related bonds, insurance, employment and bankruptcy issues. - Chapter 9 focuses on artificial intelligence used on construction projects and the impact of that use when disputes arise. - The book says Nevada’s statutes and case law have not kept pace with AI use on projects. - The preface notes that no Nevada court rule yet governs the subject. - The edition updates Nevada’s public works law, including job order contracting authority added in 2025. - It also revisits the state’s Private Works Prompt Payment Act and related court decisions. - Mead says the book was personally reviewed and verified against official and original sources. - The opening chapter was rewritten to place Nevada construction law in the context of the state’s construction economy and the rules for out-of-state lawyers working Nevada projects. - An appendix reproduces statutory forms as filed so readers can compare source documents. - Nevada Construction Law runs about 550 pages. - The book is available in softcover and Kindle editions. - Library and bookstore distribution through Ingram is expected to follow. - More information is available in the book's Amazon listing.

Between the lines: - Mead is positioning the treatise as more than an annual update, with a full rebuild intended to reflect current law and practice. - The AI chapter signals that construction disputes are now being shaped by technology issues before Nevada has formal rules in place. - The emphasis on official and original sources suggests the book is meant to function as a practical legal reference, not a promotional overview.

What's next: - Ingram distribution for libraries and bookstores is slated to come online after the initial release. - The AI chapter may become more relevant if Nevada courts or lawmakers begin addressing project-related AI use directly. - Future editions will likely need to track ongoing changes in public works, prompt payment and mechanics’ lien law.