OSHA and The Trump Administration: The First 200 Days
Any new presidential administration is likely to bring a new philosophy, vision, and focus to a variety of issues—including workplace safety and health. More...
Managing Regulatory Risks
New Minnesota Laws Impose Sanctions
For larger contractors operating in several states, it is important to stay current on changing local labor laws. Minnesota, for...
Tools of the Trade: Part 2 of 2
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Arbitrations almost always arise out of contracts, further empowered through laws like the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) or similar state statutory...
It’s Miller (Act) Time
No contractor wants a payment dispute, but they’re a fact of life for many construction professionals. Lien clams provide one of the most powerful...
Public Owner’s Duty to Act in Good Faith
Decision may be helpful for contractors dealing with government entities
Most contractors have worked on projects that were delayed for reasons outside their control. Many...
Evaluation Disputes
By Nicholas T. Solosky
The Contract Disputes Act (CDA) creates the framework for handling “claims” against the government on Federal contracts. Contract claims most commonly...
Payment Remedies in Construction Contracts
Contractors typically have a number of powerful remedies to obtain payment for contracted construction services, either by forcing compliance with payment requests or elevating...
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...
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...
Drone Usage
Beneficial on projects—but they’re not toys
By Christopher Scott D’Angelo
Drones are used more and more in construction projects—whether for inspections, surveys, designs, monitoring, progress reports,...









