OSHA Not Entitled To Review All Safety Audits
A federal district court has held that the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) does not have authority to review an employer’s internal safety...
How to Save Money in a Construction Lawsuit
To avoid a lawsuit, general contractors use practical tips such as: 1) read and understand everything, 2) document everything—and keep it, 3) don’t do...
Employer Prevails in General Duty Clause Case
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has a multitude of regulations to which concrete and construction contractors must adhere. Most of the construction...
Technology and the Law
Can Digital Signatures or Emails Be Used to Create a Valid Contract?
Last month, we addressed the question of whether there are limits to what...
What Are the Contractor’s Options in Response to Lower Tier Mechanic’s...
For a contractor, knowing how to record a mechanic’s lien to secure its own payment upstream is one thing. However, knowing what to do...
Why You Need Texas Star Alliance on Your Construction Team
Texas Star Alliance (TSA) understands relationships matter. Based in Austin, TSA is a boutique public affairs firm, backed by a trusted reputation and a...
Minimizing OSHA Liability : More Than an Ounce of Prevention
OSHA penalties can be costly. In fact, a single “repeat” or “willful” violation can result in a penalty of $126,749. And, if you have...
Labor Shortages Become Project Critical
In January of this year, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) dropped a number that has reverberated across boardrooms and bid meetings alike: the...
Making Claims for Additional Money Under a Fixed Price Contract
When a contractor bids a fixed price job, it has to make a series of assumptions about what its direct costs to complete the...
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...