Cost Escalation Clauses
By Luke J. Farley and Dixie T. Wells
The construction industry has been left scrambling due to materials shortages and volatile pricing brought on by...
Making Claims for Additional Money Under a Fixed Price Contract
When a contractor bids a fixed price job, it has to make a series of assumptions about what its direct costs to complete the...
Construction Law Recognizes That “Time Is Money”
A contractor’s ability to make a steady profit depends not just on the ability to complete projects, but on the ability to complete them within...
OSHA Out of Luck Where Company Lacks “Employees”
Every now and then, I represent small companies in fighting citations issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration where OSHA jurisdiction becomes a...
Preparing for an OSHA Inspection 101
When it comes to OSHA inspections, preparation is critical. Figuring out what to do (and who should do it) only after an inspector arrives...
Worksite Safety
Creating a company culture with management leading the way
By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq.
One of the most difficult decisions any company leader can make is...
When Lawyers Use Safety Rules Against You
Safety is always important to a responsible contractor. Concrete work in particular presents hazards including exposure to caustic cement materials and the use of...
Inclusion: A Critical Element for Workforce in Construction and Design
By Kristine A. Kubes
A skilled workforce is an indispensable element of successful design and construction in the United States. Projects begin with the designs...
Subcontractor Default & Surety Performance
On large commercial, industrial, and energy projects in both the public and private sphere, general contractors may require those subcontractors performing significant scopes of...
The Cost of Going Paperless
Tips for Managing Electronic Document Costs in Litigation
When project claims are pursued in litigation, contractors are often blindsided by the costs associated with the...