“As-Built” Documents

By William S. Thomas  Current versions of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) family of contracts address responsibility for preparation of project documentation which reflects...
contract changes

Have our Contracts Become too One-Sided?

Times have changed. We all recognize it. They have changed in the way we interact with people, in the way we do business, engage...

It’s Miller (Act) Time

No contractor wants a payment dispute, but they’re a fact of life for many construction professionals. Lien clams provide one of the most powerful...

Artificial Intelligence

Few technological advances have been as transformative or controversial as artificial intelligence (AI). These pioneering technologies, ranging from autonomous machinery to predictive algorithms, are...
Silica Rule

OSHA’s New Silica Rule Is At Risk … So Are...

On May 3, 2017, a coalition of construction industry associations formally petitioned the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to commence a limited reopening...
Texas

Texas is Open for Construction Business

If you look up into the sky in metro areas across Texas, you will find cranes busily working among the skyscrapers. There are also...

OSHA Whistleblower Prosecutions Rise

Whistleblower prosecutions by OSHA have been rising steadily during the current administration. During FY 2014, OSHA made nearly 3,300 whistleblower determinations. While a majority...
Unpreventable employee misconduct

Unpreventable Employee Misconduct: Series on the Affirmative Defense – Part 1

Part 1 of 4: Contractor Work Rules By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Samantha V. Catone, Esq. What is a contractor to do when, despite its...

Tricks and Traps to Avoid With Factoring Companies

Factoring, as a form of commercial finance, has a long established history. It is, essentially, the business of buying accounts receivable at a discount—a...

Workforce Development Assessment Tool

In the modern construction industry, finding and retaining a sufficient number of reliable, skilled workers proves to be an ongoing challenge faced by many...