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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 [...]

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.

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.

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.

Does the Christian Doctrine Apply to Subcontractors?

by George (Trip) Stewart | Feb 18, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Under the Christian Doctrine, prime contractors risk having a court or board of contract appeals read a clause into their contracts. The Christian Doctrine doesn’t protect general contractors or subcontractors—it protects the government.

Building Policies and Procedures Around Medical Marijuana Laws

by Brett Wendt | Feb 18, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Construction professionals must balance complying with often divergent federal and state laws, maintaining a safe work environment and protecting employees’ rights.

Complying With OFCCP Regulations Is Easier With New Technical Assistance Guide

by Donna Glover, Reba Letsa | Feb 4, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory

OFCCP’s Construction Contractors Technical Assistance Guide helps contractors conduct a self audit to achieve equal employment opportunity goals and eliminate discrimination.

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Costly PRO Act Would Obstruct Workers’ and States’ Rights

Allocating Responsibility and Damage Costs in Multi-Party Construction Disputes

Interpreting ADA Requirements in Renovations and New Construction

Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety

Ensure Contracts Protect Construction Managers from Expansion of Potential Liability

Does the Christian Doctrine Apply to Subcontractors?

Building Policies and Procedures Around Medical Marijuana Laws

Complying With OFCCP Regulations Is Easier With New Technical Assistance Guide

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