Worksite Safety
Creating a company culture with management leading the way
By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq.
One of the most difficult decisions any company leader can make is...
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...
When All Goes Awry
Something goes wrong—perhaps the collapse of a structure during construction, the serious injury of an employee on the job, or an accident with a...
Drone Usage
While historically the construction industry has generally been slow to adopt new technologies, of late it has shown an increasing—and necessary—acceptance of the use...
The Signed Change Order
A common dispute handled by construction attorneys is the contractor or subcontractor attempting to recover for change order work when there is no written,...
Building Costs and Legal Battles
Litigation surrounding the Trump administration’s tariff policies continues to dominate news cycles. Just recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit heard...
OSHA’s “Nudge” on Workplace Safety
In May 2016, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published its Final Rule to Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses. This rule...
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...
Understanding Contract Payment Provisions
Payment terms and conditions are an important piece of every construction contract. Taking some time to understand your payment obligations will help you successfully...
Be Wary of Over-Reliance on AIA Form Contracts
The construction industry is full with complex, multi-faceted, and multi-party transactions that often feature heavily negotiated legal documents. Typically, each party involved, whether the...