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Topic 606: A Retrospective Review of Revenue From Contracts With Customers

by Robert Mercado, Christopher Sisk | Aug 13, 2020
Accounting | Business | Contracts | Finance

The most significant impact of Topic 606 on construction contractors’ financial statements relates to the presentation of contract assets and contract liabilities, and the disclosures associated with Topic 606. The recording of what is known as “the cost to fulfill a contract” is another area that has been affected.

Best Practices for ESI Collection in Construction Litigation

by Kelley J. Halliburton | Aug 12, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Policy

The key to successful electronically stored information collection is to build a solid foundation before trouble arises with prepared policies and procedures in place.

Protect Employees From Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

by Anne Baggott, Benjamin Stringer | Aug 11, 2020
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory

Sexual harassment and discrimination in construction is more prevalent than many executives are aware. Ignoring it endangers employee safety and cost a company time, money and reputation.

Guidance for Construction Leaders: How Is the Americans With Disabilities Act Applied During the Pandemic?

by Molly Gwin | Aug 10, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

Here are three common scenarios contractors may face in their workforce during COVID-19, and EEOC guidance on how to handle each while adhering to the ADA and keeping employees safe.

Competing Infrastructure Plans Depend on Crisis Legislating

by Vance Walter | Aug 4, 2020
Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Election-year politics will only further entrench partisan posturing in the fight over COVID-19 legislative battles, which have now embroiled infrastructure.

Pandemic Protection: Allocating Risk in Construction Contracts Through the Uncertainty of COVID-19

by Steven Gonzalez | Aug 3, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

The best time to protect against the adverse impacts of a force majeure event, such as a pandemic, are during the financing and contracting portions of upcoming projects.

Competing Infrastructure Legislation Depends on Lawmakers

by Vance Walter | Jul 31, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

As both chambers of the legislative branch line up the details of their respective infrastructure proposals, one noticeable omission is how to pay for these prospective bills. As if passing a large spending bill through [...]

200 Issues and Counting

by Michael D. Bellaman | Jul 31, 2020
ABCs | CEO Insights | Legal and Regulatory | Policy

In 2003, when the idea for Construction Executive sparked, ABC envisioned a magazine that would serve as an educational resource not just for members of ABC, but also as a conversation piece for the entire [...]
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