Owner Concerns
By Danielle Waltz and Patrick Estill
The modern contractor is no stranger to dealing with increased building costs and delays in getting project inputs to...
OSHA Whistleblower Prosecutions Rise
Whistleblower prosecutions by OSHA have been rising steadily during the current administration. During FY 2014, OSHA made nearly 3,300 whistleblower determinations. While a majority...
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...
Emergency Preparedness
By Christopher Scott D’Angelo
OSHA sums emergency preparedness as follows: Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere and at any time bringing workplace injuries and illnesses...
Dispute Resolution Clauses Are Out of Control!
I am often called upon to review contract documents on behalf of my contractor clients. In doing so, I have noticed a trend lately for...
What Makes A Good or Bad Arbitrator?
As a member of the construction industry, at some point during your career, you will likely engage in arbitration. Arbitration provisions are prevalent in...
Contesting an OSHA Citation
If you receive an OSHA citation, you need to make a decision relatively quickly on how to respond. One option is to immediately request...
Liquidated Damages Clauses
Even if an owner has been delayed through the fault of the contractor, the owner still must be able to establish damages attributable to...
Settlement Clauses – Buyer Beware
Contractors have claims on projects all the time. Contractors seek additional compensation and time extensions on projects for many legitimate reasons. Some owners have...
When Lawyers Use Safety Rules Against You
Safety is always important to a responsible contractor. Concrete work in particular presents hazards including exposure to caustic cement materials and the use of...









