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...
Recovering Delay Damages Despite Timely Completion
Construction projects frequently encounter delays to the work. A delay which is compensable to a contractor is one that was not anticipated when the...
NYC Local Law 196: Coming to a Town or City Near...
Local Law 196 of 2017 was enacted in response to the increase in fatalities on construction sites in New York City (NYC). It amended...
Construction Law Recognizes That “Time Is Money”
A contractor’s ability to make a steady profit depends not just on the ability to complete projects, but on the ability to complete them within...
ASME B30 – Hoisting Your Crane Safety and Compliance Higher
OSHA will be the first to admit that its safety standards set forth “minimum” safety standards. In the most basic of terms, this means...
Do I Need An Expert Witness? How Do I Find One?
When contractors get involved in arbitration or litigation, a question that the contractor and its counsel will often have is whether an expert witness...
OSHA and Hazard Assessments: Electrical Hazards in the Workplace
OSHA requires that employers “instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions” and the regulations applicable to the workplace “to control...
Concurrent Delays: What Are They and How Are They Addressed?
Delays in the completion of a construction project result in added expense and potential delay damages for both the owner and contractor. There also...
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...
Change Orders Are Inevitable; Managing Them Effectively Is Not
For contractors, the normal instrument of change on a construction project is the “change order.” When entering into a contract to build or design/build...