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Legal Benefits and Pitfalls of Contractor Quality Control Programs

by Alex Thrasher | Mar 4, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

A QC program can minimize project costs and defective workmanship and guard against risks associated with disputes. A poor QC program can create hidden problems that may result in unanticipated costs if disputes arise.

The Moving Finish Line: Statutes of Limitation and Repose Are Not Always What They Seem

by Kenneth E. Rubinstein, Nathan Fennessy | Mar 4, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Determining the end date for liability isn’t as simple as reviewing applicable statutes of limitation and repose. The federal government may file a suit decades after construction is complete.

Demystifying the Surety Industry’s Expedited Dispute Resolution Bond

An EDR bond expedites dispute resolution between parties to the bond as to the surety’s obligation for project completion when a contractor defaults.

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

by Construction Executive | Mar 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 2474/S. 1306) headed for approval in the House of Representatives in February. The bill, known as the PRO Act, is rife with policies that impose radical changes [...]

Interpreting ADA Requirements in Renovations and New Construction

by Geoff Ames | Feb 26, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Safety | Total Human Health

Making the world accessible for people of all abilities requires new construction and renovations that comply with ADA Standards. Doing so establishes the integrity and diligence of contractors that make the extra effort to protect customers from ADA litigation.

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

Whether working with drivers to embrace new technology or exploring other means of enhancing what’s already in place, the ELD mandate is a chance for construction fleet owners to drive greater business efficiency and increase worker productivity and safety.

Allocating Responsibility and Damage Costs in Multi-Party Construction Disputes

In construction defect disputes, there is little consensus on how to allocate responsibility and costs to implicated parties.

Ensure Contracts Protect Construction Managers from Expansion of Potential Liability

by Scott D. Cessar | Feb 19, 2020
Contracts | Project Management | Workforce

To protect themselves as best as can be, construction managers and consultants should take care in the negotiation and drafting of contracts to not accept broad delegations of duties inconsistent with their actual scope of work.

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Legal Benefits and Pitfalls of Contractor Quality Control Programs

The Moving Finish Line: Statutes of Limitation and Repose Are Not Always What They Seem

Demystifying the Surety Industry’s Expedited Dispute Resolution Bond

Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

Interpreting ADA Requirements in Renovations and New Construction

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

Allocating Responsibility and Damage Costs in Multi-Party Construction Disputes

Ensure Contracts Protect Construction Managers from Expansion of Potential Liability

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