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...
OSHA Policy Gives Teeth to Temporary Worker Enforcement
On July 15, 2014, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued a policy document on its temporary worker initiative (TWI), which has now been...
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...
Change Orders Are Inevitable; Managing Them Effectively Is Not
For contractors, the normal instrument of change on a construction project is the “change order.” When entering into a contract to build or design/build...
OSHA Reform Legislation Heightens Enforcement Consequences
On March 22, 2013, Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and 10 other Senate democrats introduced S. 665, the “Protecting America’s Workers Act” (PAW Act). This...
Tools of the Trade: Part 1 of 2
Success in any construction project requires having the right tools for the job. While most construction industry professionals know the tools of their own...
Documentation 101
Sometimes disputes are simply unavoidable. Whether addressed at the project level or through litigation, construction disputes often involve a series of interrelated, complex issues...
Building Blocks of Construction Contracts
This article highlights common, but often overlooked, terms routinely found in construction contracts. Understanding how each clause operates is critical to protecting your rights...
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...
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,...