Is Arbitration All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
In the late 1980s, early 1990s, alternative dispute resolution came on the scene and was all the rage as a means to effectively and...
The Design-Build “Bridging Period”
In the design-build project delivery method, some of the most consequential project decisions are made before the team signs the contract everyone assumes will...
Recovering Delay Damages Despite Timely Completion
Construction projects frequently encounter delays to the work. A delay which is compensable to a contractor is one that was not anticipated when the...
Widespread Failures
In September 2024, the panel investigating the 2017 fire in the Grenfell Tower in London, England, which killed 72, issued its final report, placing...
Delay Issues
Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States and the rest of the world. Beyond the obvious health consequences and...
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...
Minimizing OSHA Liability : More Than an Ounce of Prevention
OSHA penalties can be costly. In fact, a single “repeat” or “willful” violation can result in a penalty of $126,749. And, if you have...
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
Qualifications, certification process, and participation goals by state
By Laura Colca
Historically, the construction industry has been a Caucasian, male-dominated trade, from general contractors, to engineers,...
Who's The Boss?
Multi-employer worksites often cause headaches when it comes to OSHA enforcement activities. OSHA has a well-established doctrine, which creates four categories of employers who...
How to Save Money in a Construction Lawsuit
To avoid a lawsuit, general contractors use practical tips such as: 1) read and understand everything, 2) document everything—and keep it, 3) don’t do...