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...
Unpreventable Employee Misconduct: Series on the Affirmative Defense
By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Samantha V. Catone, Esq.
In the final part of this four-part series on the “unpreventable employee misconduct” defense to...
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...
OSHA Tightens VPP Eligibility
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...
A New Reality
In the past few years, the proliferation of drones has expanded exponentially. Once limited to a casual, amateur pastime activity, the use of drones...
Crane Operator Certification Relief May Be Coming
On February 10, 2014, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a proposed rule aimed at revising one of the more controversial provisions...
Blockchain Tech
By William S. Thomas
Although it has been around in concept since 1991, “Blockchain” is only now on the verge of becoming a household term,...
“As-Built” Documents
By William S. Thomas
Current versions of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) family of contracts address responsibility for preparation of project documentation which reflects...
Owner Concerns
By Danielle Waltz and Patrick Estill
The modern contractor is no stranger to dealing with increased building costs and delays in getting project inputs to...
Formal Mediation
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...









