PELs Prosecution Raises Specter of Broader GDC Enforcement
For more than two decades, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been thwarted in its desire to update the Permissible Exposure Limits...
You Gotta Fight… for Your Right… to Early Completion
In Gilchrist Constr. Co., LLC v. Louisiana Dep’t of Trans. and Dev., a Louisiana appellate court recently confirmed that a contractor was able to...
Report Targets OSHA Settlement Practices
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...
Tools of the Trade: Part 1 of 2
Success in any construction project requires having the right tools for the job. While most construction industry professionals know the tools of their own...
How to Save Money in a Construction Lawsuit
To avoid a lawsuit, general contractors use practical tips such as: 1) read and understand everything, 2) document everything—and keep it, 3) don’t do...
The Spearin Doctrine Is 100 Years Old
Contractors are governed by the terms of their contracts, statutes, regulations, and case law.
The contract can consist of the terms and conditions of the...
Why You Need Texas Star Alliance on Your Construction Team
Texas Star Alliance (TSA) understands relationships matter. Based in Austin, TSA is a boutique public affairs firm, backed by a trusted reputation and a...
What Makes A Good or Bad Arbitrator?
As a member of the construction industry, at some point during your career, you will likely engage in arbitration. Arbitration provisions are prevalent in...
Crystalline Silica Proposal Presents Construction Challenges
OSHA’s long-awaited proposed standard to limit exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, construction, and maritime operations was published in the September 12,...
Design Build
The traditional method of project delivery consists of three distinct phases, design-bid-build, with a transition from one phase to the next only after “completion”...