Pick the Right Prevailing Wage Software
Prevailing wage reporting is complicated and can lead to costly mistakes. Here’s what to look for when evaluating a new system.
Pay If Paid Clauses and the Prevention Doctrine
"Pay if paid" clauses shift risk of an owner’s nonpayment from the general contractor to the subcontractor, but savvy subcontractors will negotiate language that allows the general contractor to withhold payment only if the owner’s nonpayment is related to the subcontractor’s performance.
Contractor Liability for Subcontractor Employee Wages
State statutes and the contract may determine whether a contractor is liable when a subcontractor fails to pay appropriate wages.
Effective Risk Control Programs: How Does Yours Stack Up?
Successful companies invest heavily in risk control programs, which focus on safety, human resources and claims management. Here's how to know if a company's program is on track.
Navigating the Evolving Standard on Criminal Background Checks
The First Step Act, which aims to reduce prisoner recidivism and increase workforce readiness, may affect contractors' hiring processes and background check procedures.
The Value of a Mandatory Mediation Provision
With a mandatory mediation provision in the contract, contractors will prepare their claim with an early opportunity for settlement, saving time and money and helping maintain relationships.
Eight Common Compliance Violations and How to Stop Them
When safety and deadlines are on the line, it’s critical to meet compliance standards. There are eight common compliance violations contractors need to watch for. Here's how to prevent them.
Techniques for Resolving Construction Disputes
Without dispute resolution mechanisms in a contract, disputes are resolved through litigation, which could set a contractor up for costly legal fights.
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