Worker Shortage

Since the emergence of COVID-19 two-and-a-half years ago, the unpredicted consequences of the pandemic continue to affect nearly every industry in the United States,...

Cost Escalation Clauses

By Luke J. Farley and Dixie T. Wells  The construction industry has been left scrambling due to materials shortages and volatile pricing brought on by...

Supervisor’s Misconduct Not Sufficient to Impute Liability

In construction cases, often a question of vicarious liability arises when a supervisor, whose conduct and knowledge may generally be imputed to the employer...

Avoid Fleet Management Nightmares

Construction companies and others who manage fleets of vehicles—whether delivery drivers, on-road equipment operators, sales personnel, or managers who travel between worksites using company...
Texas Star Alliance

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...

Pass-Through Agreements

Maximize chances for recovery By Christopher S. Drewry The shift of a project dispute into claim mode can significantly alter the dynamic of the project participants....

Be Smart About Smart Devices

With the first iPhone released almost 20 years ago, smart devices have proven staying power as a force multiplier and significant convenience for construction...
Drones

A New Reality

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

OSHA Puts Construction Company Out of Business … Permanently!

You think you’re having a bad day when OSHA knocks on your door or shows up at your worksite, right? What about when OSHA...

OSHA Proposes New Safety & Health Management Guidelines

OSHA has published new proposed guidelines for establishment of workplace occupational safety and health management programs (SHMP), with public comment accepted until February 22,...