Cost Escalation Clauses

By Luke J. Farley and Dixie T. Wells  The construction industry has been left scrambling due to materials shortages and volatile pricing brought on by...
Fixed Price Contract

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...
Time Is Money

Construction Law Recognizes That “Time Is Money”

A contractor’s ability to make a steady profit depends not just on the ability to complete projects, but on the ability to complete them within...
workers on scafolding

OSHA Out of Luck Where Company Lacks “Employees”

Every now and then, I represent small companies in fighting citations issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration where OSHA jurisdiction becomes a...
OSHA inspection

Preparing for an OSHA Inspection 101

When it comes to OSHA inspections, preparation is critical. Figuring out what to do (and who should do it) only after an inspector arrives...

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...

When Lawyers Use Safety Rules Against You

Safety is always important to a responsible contractor. Concrete work in particular presents hazards including exposure to caustic cement materials and the use of...
woman in construction

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...

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...

The Cost of Going Paperless

Tips for Managing Electronic Document Costs in Litigation When project claims are pursued in litigation, contractors are often blindsided by the costs associated with the...