For more than two decades, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been thwarted in its desire to update the Permissible Exposure Limits...

Most modern construction contracts include some kind of dispute resolution provision. Because many in the construction industry favor arbitration in lieu of litigation, arbitration...

Choice-of-forum clauses (i.e., choice of law, venue, and forum-selection) are common examples of preemptive problem-solving. Though parties to construction contracts do not generally expect...

Payment terms and conditions are an important piece of every construction contract. Taking some time to understand your payment obligations will help you successfully...

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States and the rest of the world. Beyond the obvious health consequences and...

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...

OSHA’s longstanding, often-praised “Voluntary Protection Program” (VPP) recognizes employers and workers in both the private and federal sectors who implement effective safety and health...

By William S. Thomas In May 2021, the Biden Administration unveiled an aggressive agenda to curb carbon emissions created by the construction sector. The plan...

In the past, contractors may not have paid much attention to whether their contracts contained forum selection clauses to govern contractual disputes, but thanks...

Construction disputes can arise from virtually any aspect of the construction process, from scheduling to payment to alleged construction defects and completed work, and...