‘Volks’ Rule Overturned
President Trump signed a resolution into law eliminating the Obama administration’s “Volks” rule.
Congress, States Consider Legislation to Prevent PLA Mandates
On March 14, Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) introduced the Fair and Open Competition Act (S. 622) to prevent federal agencies and recipients of federal funding from requiring contractors to sign controversial project labor agreements (PLAs) as a condition of winning...
Stormwater Runoff From Construction Activities Subject to New EPA 2017 General Permit
Contractors must be prepared for the EPA's new Stormwater Construction General Permit, which applies to land clearance and disturbance activities greater that 1 acre and requires site operators to comply with best management practices, effluent limits and other permit requirements, including developing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
AIA Revises Insurance and Bonds Requirements: Construction Contractors Must Be Aware of 2017 Changes to AIA Contract Documents
The latest set of revisions to A201–2017 and the new Insurance and bonds exhibit make it easier for contractors to identify what is available and to select insurance for their project. Learn more about the changes here.
Will a Letter or Handshake Agreement Stand Up in Court?
Can you get away with using a letter, or even handshake, agreement when performing construction work on a small project? After all, you may have used them in the past, so what could possibly go wrong?
Ten Simple Tips for Winning on Bid Day
Winning a bid can feel outside your control, but it’s certainly not outside your influence. Increase your odds of winning Bid Day with these tips.
Will a Letter or Handshake Agreement Stand Up in Court?
Can you get away with using a letter, or even handshake agreement when performing construction work on a small project? After all, you may have used them in the past, so what could possibly go wrong?
Three Ways for Contractors to Mitigate Risk and Lower Insurance Premiums
Here are three ways general contractors can mitigate risk and make their companies more desirable to insurance carriers.
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