Where a contractor has been delayed by an owner (or by a third party for whom the owner is responsible), that contractor may be...

In May 2016, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published its Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. This rule...

Even the smallest project may include dozens of workers, complex and costly equipment, exacting requirements with little room for error, and potentially catastrophic risks...

In the past few years, the proliferation of drones has expanded exponentially. Once limited to a casual, amateur pastime activity, the use of drones...

More and more, we try to get creative with ways to resolve disputes. Years ago, the construction industry and construction lawyers realized that litigation...

For a contractor, knowing how to record a mechanic’s lien to secure its own payment upstream is one thing. However, knowing what to do...

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...

Vetting commercial general liability protection against construction defect claims There is nothing new about general contractors including terms in their subcontracts that require subcontractors to...

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

All contractors are likely to have to write a cure or termination letter at some point. Unfortunately for the contractor, this need usually arises...