Claims and Defenses to the Owner’s Actions
With many construction projects, it is an all too familiar scenario where the project is being delayed or impacted through the actions of the...
Costs for the Contractor’s Acceleration of Work
Contractor delays may occur in maintaining the construction schedule milestones or in achieving the overall completion date, or more accurately, the date of substantial...
OSHA and Hazard Assessments: Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
OSHA requires that employers “instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions” and the regulations applicable to the workplace “to control...
Establish a Strong OSHA Defense Before an Inspector Shows Up
In most instances, an OSHA inspector will arrive at your door unannounced. Among other things, the inspector will present his or her credentials, say...
GAO/COFC Bid Protest Splits
When filing bid protests, contractors have two choices outside of the agency itself: the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims...
Ebola: OSHA Gets Into The Act
For the past month or so, the lead story in every radio newscast and online report has involved the potential threat from the Ebola...
OSHA’s New Regulatory Agenda Revealed
On July 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor released the regulatory agenda for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). While much of...
Construction Sites
By Christopher Scott D'Angelo
Much has been written since the pandemic related shut-down was imposed addressing what rights, liabilities, and remedies may exist between the...
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...
The Overlooked Edge
In construction disputes, proving damages often begins with a seemingly simple question: “What will it cost to fix?” Owners, developers, and their consultants routinely...