Read Part 1 Here Arbitrations almost always arise out of contracts, further empowered through laws like the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) or similar state statutory...

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

On November 18, 2016, OSHA published a final rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D&I) that takes...

On August 1, 2016, OSHA’s civil penalties increased by nearly 80 percent to a new high of $124,709 per violation (for willful and repeat...

Sometimes disputes are simply unavoidable. Whether addressed at the project level or through litigation, construction disputes often involve a series of interrelated, complex issues...

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

It is late afternoon when a directive comes down from the superintendent: Handle this now. Your foreman has a crew standing by, the material...

When a contractor encounters delays on a project, one of the first prerequisites in response thereto is to determine the notice requirements under the...

A common dispute handled by construction attorneys is the contractor or subcontractor attempting to recover for change order work when there is no written,...

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...