Concurrent Delays
By Aman Kahlon
A delay is “concurrent” is a delay to the critical path of the project caused by multiple events not exclusively controlled by one...
Drone Usage
While historically the construction industry has generally been slow to adopt new technologies, of late it has shown an increasing—and necessary—acceptance of the use...
The Spearin Doctrine Is 100 Years Old
Contractors are governed by the terms of their contracts, statutes, regulations, and case law.
The contract can consist of the terms and conditions of the...
How Your Voluntary Safety Audits Can Help (or Hurt) When OSHA...
Voluntary safety and health self-audits can be a critical part of any company’s regulatory compliance efforts—as well as further the overall goal of creating...
Formal Mediation
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...
OSHRC Clarifies Criteria for Willful Violations
In a recent decision, the federal Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission (OSHRC) issued a decision reversing a judge’s ruling that had decreased the...
OSHA Interpretation Allows Union Reps on Non-Union Worksites
A new interpretative letter issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), dated February 21, 2013, but publicly released months later, has created...
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...
Why You Need Texas Star Alliance on Your Construction Team
Texas Star Alliance (TSA) understands relationships matter. Based in Austin, TSA is a boutique public affairs firm, backed by a trusted reputation and a...
FinCEN Efforts
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury Department issued a notice to financial institutions on August 15, 2023, calling attention to...