bid process

Navigating the Competitive Bid Process for Public Contracts

The bid process for a public construction project can be daunting for even the most sophisticated and savvy owners. Failing to adhere to state...

Subcontractor Injuries

Determining Liability and the Responsible Party By Thomas M. Buckley In today’s legal landscape, contractors need to be on guard against claims for an injury to...
lien

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...

OSHA Expands “Reportable” Incidents in Final Rule

On September 18, 2014, OSHA published in the Federal Register a 60-page Final Rule changing requirements for Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting under...

Promising Tech

By Christopher Scott D'Angelo Challenging times can also be opportunities, but only if one knows where to look and has the drive—and capital—for it. Challenging...

Worker Shortage

Since the emergence of COVID-19 two-and-a-half years ago, the unpredicted consequences of the pandemic continue to affect nearly every industry in the United States,...

“Shoulda, Coulda, … OSHA-Style”

The Occupational Safety and Health Act defines what is needed for OSHA to prove a serious violation in court. The Act states: “a serious...
contract

Essential Construction Contract Terms

The importance of a well-crafted construction contract cannot be overstated. As Murphy’s Law states, if something can go wrong, it will. The best way...

Be Smart About Smart Devices

With the first iPhone released almost 20 years ago, smart devices have proven staying power as a force multiplier and significant convenience for construction...

Arbitration Expectations

By Aman Kahlon Arbitration is one of the preferred mechanisms of dispute resolution in the construction industry. Understanding how an arbitration will unfold is useful...