Sometimes disputes are simply unavoidable. Whether addressed at the project level or through litigation, construction disputes often involve a series of interrelated, complex issues...

By Christopher S. Drewry Mediation can be a successful tool in resolving many different types of cases, but in the context of construction disputes utilizing...

In construction cases, often a question of vicarious liability arises when a supervisor, whose conduct and knowledge may generally be imputed to the employer...

Supreme Court weighs in on payment for putting on protective gear It is rare that safety-related cases make it to the highest court of the...

In the late 1980s, early 1990s, alternative dispute resolution came on the scene and was all the rage as a means to effectively and...

An owner’s belief that there is a defect in the contractor’s work is a common source of construction disputes throughout the country. When such...

Any new presidential administration is likely to bring a new philosophy, vision, and focus to a variety of issues—including workplace safety and health. More...

Something goes wrong—perhaps the collapse of a structure during construction, the serious injury of an employee on the job, or an accident with a...

Doctors, lawyers, and many other professionals are subject to specific codes of ethics that govern their performance and conduct. Architects and engineers are often...

In a recent article, I raised the issue of construction ethics. Specifically, how does the construction contractor act when faced with ethical dilemmas? Do...