OSHA Focus is on Violation, Not Fatality
OSHA’s burden in a fatal accident case is not to prove that a violation caused a worker’s electrocution death, but to prove that it...
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...
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...
Who’s In Charge?
In planning a construction project, one of the first decisions an owner must make is deciding who should be hired to manage and oversee...
Welcome to the Party: Risk Sharing in Construction Defect Disputes
Construction disputes can arise from virtually any aspect of the construction process, from scheduling to payment to alleged construction defects and completed work, and...
NYC Local Law 196: Coming to a Town or City Near...
Local Law 196 of 2017 was enacted in response to the increase in fatalities on construction sites in New York City (NYC). It amended...
Navigating the Competitive Bid Process for Public Contracts
The bid process for a public construction project can be daunting for even the most sophisticated and savvy owners. Failing to adhere to state...
Clause Order
The complexity of construction projects has increased over time—with a corresponding expansion of the contract documents utilized to build the job. With this expansion...
Public-Private Partnerships
Public-private partnerships, also referred to as P3s, are an emerging alternative for public entities attempting to finance and execute improvements to public infrastructure in...
The Cost of Going Paperless
Tips for Managing Electronic Document Costs in Litigation
When project claims are pursued in litigation, contractors are often blindsided by the costs associated with the...









