Standard of Care

By William S. Thomas These words by artist, architect, and designer Eero Saarinen—always design a thing by considering it in its next larger context—challenge modern...
OSHA regulations

Minimizing OSHA Exposure

It has often been said, “In the eyes of , if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Regardless of whether this view is...

Liquidated Damages

“Liquidated damages”—the term strikes fear into the hearts of contractors. Liquidated damages, or LDs as they are often called, are monetary damages imposed by...

Change Orders

By Aman Kahlon It is the rare construction project that is completed without any change in the work. In most sophisticated construction projects, the contractual...
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...
OSHA citation

Contesting an OSHA Citation

If you receive an OSHA citation, you need to make a decision relatively quickly on how to respond. One option is to immediately request...

Confined Space Deaths Trigger GDC Litigation

A contractor recently succeeded, on appeal to the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission (OSHRC), in getting a General Duty Clause citation issued in...

Tools of the Trade: Part 1 of 2

Success in any construction project requires having the right tools for the job. While most construction industry professionals know the tools of their own...

Crystalline Silica Proposal Presents Construction Challenges

OSHA’s long-awaited proposed standard to limit exposure to respirable crystalline silica in general industry, construction, and maritime operations was published in the September 12,...

Managing an OSHA Inspection

Know your rights before, during, and after the visit By Samantha Catone, Esq. An unexpected visit from OSHA can be daunting and stressful. While many employers...