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Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction

by Frederick D. Cruz, Seth Wamelink | Nov 5, 2019
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Technology

While blockchain technology is most commonly associated with cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin), it has far greater applications as a way to eliminate the middleman in a variety of transactions across a broad spectrum of industries.

Surety Bonding: What’s Happening in Congress and the States?

by Dalton DeFendis | Nov 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

Discussions over a broad infrastructure package continue to loom on the horizon in Washington, attracting stakeholders from all corners of the construction, design and financing sectors to urge action from decisionmakers in the nation’s capital.

Hawaii Adopts Public Labor Agreement With Local Unions

by Construction Executive | Nov 4, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The Honolulu City Council has approved a project labor agreement (PLA) with the Hawaii Building and Construction Trades Council in tandem with the Hawaii Construction Alliance and their affiliated labor unions for certain “critical city projects.”

Public Goods: Building and Preserving the Nation’s Courthouses and Correctional Facilities

by Jim Romeo | Nov 4, 2019
Institutional | Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Public

Public sector contractors are engaging specialized teams to deliver state-of-the art modernizations throughout the country to meet both structural and human demands.

Who’s Minding the Modules?

by Virginia K. Trunkes | Nov 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Modular is hot for commercial and residential construction. Cost and productivity benefits depend on regulations governing construction and logistics at the project’s ultimate location.

Cash Flow Problems Stall Growth for More Than Half of Construction Businesses

Proper budgeting, monitoring payment statuses and maintaining awareness of project developments can help prevent problems.

Subcontractors Beware of Contract Provisions That Waive Rights to Delay Damages

by Mary Bacon | Oct 22, 2019
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Project Management

General contractors may ask subcontractors to agree to a form contract with provisions that may result in the subcontractor waiving the right to delay damages.

Navigating OSHA Inspections on a Multi-Employer Worksite

by Travis W. Vance | Oct 18, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Multi-employer worksites can complicate OSHA compliance and inspections. However, there are ways to minimize the chances of safety problems or legal liability.

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Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction

Surety Bonding: What’s Happening in Congress and the States?

Hawaii Adopts Public Labor Agreement With Local Unions

Public Goods: Building and Preserving the Nation’s Courthouses and Correctional Facilities

Who’s Minding the Modules?

Cash Flow Problems Stall Growth for More Than Half of Construction Businesses

Subcontractors Beware of Contract Provisions That Waive Rights to Delay Damages

Navigating OSHA Inspections on a Multi-Employer Worksite

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