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Considerations to Overcome the Unintended Challenges of Wrap-Up Policies

by Sean J. McKinley, Jason A. Heller | Jan 16, 2018
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Risk

Wrap-up insurance policies provide an alternative to traditional commercial liability insurance policies. OCIPs are sponsored by the project owner, whereas CCIPs are sponsored by the general contractor.

Best Practices for Non-compete Agreements

by Molly Gwin | Jan 12, 2018
Contracts | Human Resources | Law | Legal and Regulatory

When drafting enforceable non-compete agreements, general contractors should ensure that restraints imposed are not more expansive than required for their protection and do not impose an undue hardship on the employee.

Year in Review: Trump and Congress Pave Road to Growth for 2018

by Brad Mannion | Jan 11, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Taxes

As the Trump administration and the 115th Congress begin their second year, their accomplishments in 2017 set a course to create a lasting pro-growth business environment in the years ahead.

The Announcement of the Decade: An Overview of the AIA’s 2017 Revised Documents: A Complete Overview of the New Insurance and Bonds Exhibit, AIA Scope Documents, and the Sustainable Projects Exhibit

by Construction Executive | Dec 12, 2017
Legal and Regulatory

To keep up with legal and practice developments, AIA Contract Documents released comprehensive sets of revisions to its 2017 owner-contractor, architect scope agreements, and sustainability exhibit.

Litigation and Settlement Basics: The Litigation Life Cycle

by Jared Marx | Dec 12, 2017
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The general outline for lawsuits is usually the same, and knowing that can help guide early decisions in business and legal disputes, so that litigation serves as a useful business tool, not a wilderness of confusion.

A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, contractors faced new OSHA regulations, drug and opioid epidemics and new AIA contract documents. For 2018, expect a focus on workplace violence and ergonomic concerns.

A Short History of Defective Building Delivery Damages

If Hammurabi were alive today, he would likely be a proponent of statutory, punitive and consequential damages to enforce his code. These would substantially add to a money judgment amount.

Don’t Mess With Texas Construction…Until You Know the Rules

by J.P. Vogel, Russell Jumper and Tim Fandrey | Dec 4, 2017
Law | Legal and Regulatory

Wise contractors will be wary of the unique Texas laws that affect them. With proper understanding and preparation, contractors can save the pain and expense of subsequent litigation.

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Considerations to Overcome the Unintended Challenges of Wrap-Up Policies

Best Practices for Non-compete Agreements

Year in Review: Trump and Congress Pave Road to Growth for 2018

The Announcement of the Decade: An Overview of the AIA’s 2017 Revised Documents: A Complete Overview of the New Insurance and Bonds Exhibit, AIA Scope Documents, and the Sustainable Projects Exhibit

Litigation and Settlement Basics: The Litigation Life Cycle

A Look Back at Issues Facing Construction Risk Managers in 2017

A Short History of Defective Building Delivery Damages

Don’t Mess With Texas Construction…Until You Know the Rules

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