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...

What the Contract Doesn’t Say

In reviewing contracts with our clients, we frequently advise on the various key risk management clauses in a construction contract. Terms governing payment, delays,...

“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...

Weather Delays

A Few Tips on Entitlement and Quantification Just this past month, we had substantial rain that caused flooding in many areas throughout Middle Tennessee. As...
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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...

Contractor’s Considerations When Addressing Dispute Resolution Provisions

Important considerations exist for contractors when negotiating contract terms pertaining to dispute resolution. In addition to litigation through court, other alternative dispute resolution options...

Delay Issues

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States and the rest of the world. Beyond the obvious health consequences and...
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’s Confined Space Rule Puts Pressure on Contractors

On May 4, 2015, OSHA released its long-pending 162-page final rule establishing a confined space standard for the construction industry. The rule, which takes...
OSHA inspection

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...