Where-Oh-Where?
Validity of Forum Selection Clause in Construction Contract Goes to Supreme Court.
Sophisticated parties to a construction contract will often negotiate the manner, location, forum,...
Minimizing OSHA Exposure
It has often been said, “In the eyes of , if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Regardless of whether this view is...
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...
Subcontractor Default & Surety Performance
On large commercial, industrial, and energy projects in both the public and private sphere, general contractors may require those subcontractors performing significant scopes of...
Report Targets OSHA Settlement Practices
On August 1, 2016, OSHA’s civil penalties increased by nearly 80 percent to a new high of $124,709 per violation (for willful and repeat...
Lien Rights: Remedies for Potential Issues on the Project
By Aman Kahlon
Liens are one of the primary tools for the construction industry to secure payment claims. However, lien rights and remedies vary between...
Texas is Open for Construction Business
If you look up into the sky in metro areas across Texas, you will find cranes busily working among the skyscrapers. There are also...
OSHA Forecast 2017
The dust has barely settled from the most contentious presidential election in history, and it is clear that big changes are in store for...
Project Data Retention
Recent advances in technology make project data retention an increasingly difficult, expensive, and complex proposition. Cloud-based project management platforms, remote work environments, and digital...
When “Smart” Tools Make Dumb Mistakes
The construction industry is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and the effects are materializing. In a September 2025 analysis of survey data from over...









