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...
Deflate-gate, the False Claims Act, and Dishonest Competitors
I think the reason “deflate-gate” got so much press is that we, as Americans, believe in fairness in our sporting events. But there are...
ASME B30 – Hoisting Your Crane Safety and Compliance Higher
OSHA will be the first to admit that its safety standards set forth “minimum” safety standards. In the most basic of terms, this means...
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Zoning and Permit Applications
Businesses and developers often apply for zoning permits and building permits from the municipalities in which they operate or wish to establish an operation....
OSHA & MSHA Penalties Significantly Raised
On July 1, 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule raising civil penalties by nearly 80 percent in some...
How Your Voluntary Safety Audits Can Help (or Hurt) When OSHA...
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...
Inclusion: A Critical Element for Workforce in Construction and Design
By Kristine A. Kubes
A skilled workforce is an indispensable element of successful design and construction in the United States. Projects begin with the designs...
OSHA’s Silica Rule is Here: Are You Ready?
On March 25, 2016, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published its long-awaited final rule (606 pgs) establishing a stand-alone standard governing occupational...
Blockchain Tech
By William S. Thomas
Although it has been around in concept since 1991, “Blockchain” is only now on the verge of becoming a household term,...
Claims and Defenses to the Owner’s Actions
With many construction projects, it is an all too familiar scenario where the project is being delayed or impacted through the actions of the...