Following the full repeal of West Virginia’s prevailing wage law in 2016, a study conducted by the University of Kentucky Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) found that total costs for public school construction in the Mountain State declined by more than 7 percent.
Perimeter Site Monitoring: A Smart Decision on Construction Projects
Worksite dust can compromise air quality, excessive noise can be a nuisance and vibration can damage nearby property. Whether required by law or not, real-time boundary monitoring may be a wise choice.
Documenting an Affirmative Action Plan
Documenting an Affirmative Action Plan gives a company the boost it needs to pass audits and avoid trouble that comes with failing them. Know where to start, what to document and how to leverage technology.
Recuperating Lost Profits
When contractors take on a contract, they also take on risk of delay, defect or breach of contract that can result in damages. When that happens, one remedy is recuperation of lost profits damages.
Independent Contractors in the Construction Industry
One of the primary problems with worker misclassification in the construction industry has been the uneven playing field that makes it difficult for compliant businesses to compete with noncompliant ones.
Missouri Governor Enacts Prevailing Wage Reform
Per H.B. 1729, signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson, a series of reforms are in store for Missouri’s prevailing wage law.
Navigating the ADA: Establishing a Clear Interactive Process
Construction industry employers need to understand obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and establish clear internal protocols to successfully handle a potential ADA scenario.
Merit Shop Construction and The Trump Labor Agenda
The second year of the Trump administration has been filled with controversies, but the labor agencies’ deregulatory approach generally has been positive for the business community.












