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The Best Laid Plans: Contingency in a Construction Contract Part II

by Josh Levy, Samantha Schacht, Katesha Long | Oct 6, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Determining who controls contingency funds and what costs can be charged is a project-specific determination depending on the needs of the project and views of the project participants.

Liquidated Damages: Six Points Contractors Should Understand

by Christopher B. Kinzel | Oct 6, 2021
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Here’s practical guidance on how contractors can manage liquidated damages.

DOL Rescinds Joint Employer Status in FLSA Final Rule

by Construction Executive | Sep 30, 2021
Law | Legal and Regulatory

Associated Builders and Contractors released a statement opposing the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rescission of the Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act final rule.

New Filing Deadline Set for EEO-1 Component 1 Data

by Construction Executive | Sep 30, 2021
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission extended the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection filing deadline to Oct. 25, 2021.

Broken Buildings: Legal Rights and Remedies in the Wake of a Collapse

by David J. Pfeffer | Sep 30, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

It is imperative that construction industry professionals be aware of the legal issues that are raised by ill-fated events, such as the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Reconciliation Package Could Have Devastating Impact on Construction

by Peter Comstock | Sep 29, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

The policies included in the budget reconciliation proposal would have a devastating impact on businesses, including many of the country’s small construction firms.

Ten Strategies for Mitigating Liability and Avoiding Construction Disputes

Construction professionals can plan and prepare for potential disputes in advance. Here are 10 tips all construction professionals should consider to mitigate their liability in the event a dispute later arises.

The Best Cash-Flow Fixes Come Before the Project Starts

It’s crucial that contractors set themselves up for successful cash flow. Here are some ways contractors can set themselves up for cash flow success before stepping on the jobsite.

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The Best Laid Plans: Contingency in a Construction Contract Part II

Liquidated Damages: Six Points Contractors Should Understand

DOL Rescinds Joint Employer Status in FLSA Final Rule

New Filing Deadline Set for EEO-1 Component 1 Data

Broken Buildings: Legal Rights and Remedies in the Wake of a Collapse

Reconciliation Package Could Have Devastating Impact on Construction

Ten Strategies for Mitigating Liability and Avoiding Construction Disputes

The Best Cash-Flow Fixes Come Before the Project Starts

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