While historically the construction industry has generally been slow to adopt new technologies, of late it has shown an increasing—and necessary—acceptance of the use...

Payment terms and conditions are an important piece of every construction contract. Taking some time to understand your payment obligations will help you successfully...

On August 1, 2016, OSHA’s civil penalties increased by nearly 80 percent to a new high of $124,709 per violation (for willful and repeat...

OSHA’s longstanding, often-praised “Voluntary Protection Program” (VPP) recognizes employers and workers in both the private and federal sectors who implement effective safety and health...

Timely and effective communications among the project owner, contractors, and others are hallmarks of successful construction projects. Nearly every contract will be amended to...

In August 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed that there are now cases of the Zika virus, which were locally acquired from...

Litigation surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff policies continues to dominate news cycles. Just recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard...

Most contractors are aware of the importance of avoiding so-called “material” breaches of their contracts—i.e., breaches that are significant enough to give the other...

A Few Tips on Entitlement and Quantification Just this past month, we had substantial rain that caused flooding in many areas throughout Middle Tennessee. As...

Summer construction season places highway crews within feet of vehicles traveling at high speed, often through traffic patterns that change from one shift to...