On October 1, 2018, enforcement began in earnest by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) for its revised standard governing workplace examination requirements...

Sometimes disputes are simply unavoidable. Whether addressed at the project level or through litigation, construction disputes often involve a series of interrelated, complex issues...

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

In the modern construction industry, finding and retaining a sufficient number of reliable, skilled workers proves to be an ongoing challenge faced by many...

By Christopher S. Drewry Mediation can be a successful tool in resolving many different types of cases, but in the context of construction disputes utilizing...

Mitigate Risk: Effective Strategies for Employers By Justin Kaplan, Esq. “Hey, how you doing?” engineer Joseph Scott asked coworker and fellow engineer DeWayne Craddock in the...

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...

Know what’s best when selecting the project delivery system By Christopher S. Drewry In today’s construction industry there are multiple delivery methods for projects. Often the...

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...

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...