A Fine Line: What the Law Says About Contractor Delays to...
As a general proposition, if the owner delays the prime contractor by not performing its contractual obligations, the prime contractor is entitled to relief,...
OSHA Out of Luck Where Company Lacks “Employees”
Every now and then, I represent small companies in fighting citations issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration where OSHA jurisdiction becomes a...
Construction Management
Know what’s best when selecting the project delivery system
By Christopher S. Drewry
In today’s construction industry there are multiple delivery methods for projects. Often the...
Building “Green”
The environmental “green” movement has infiltrated all aspects of daily life. The mantra “reuse, reduce, and recycle” has become commonplace … from schools to...
Avoiding “Intentional Breach” of Construction Contracts
Most contractors are aware of the importance of avoiding so-called “material” breaches of their contracts—i.e., breaches that are significant enough to give the other...
Heat Stress Standard
There are hundreds of federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations that apply to the construction industry, but you might be surprised to...
Concurrent Delays: What Are They and How Are They Addressed?
Delays in the completion of a construction project result in added expense and potential delay damages for both the owner and contractor. There also...
Understanding Contract Payment Provisions
Payment terms and conditions are an important piece of every construction contract. Taking some time to understand your payment obligations will help you successfully...
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...
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...