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‘Right-to-work’ Prohibition Signed Into Law in New Mexico

by Nick Steingart | Apr 3, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law H.B. 85, which bars counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions of the state from prohibiting union security agreements in their areas of jurisdiction.

England’s Carillion Collapse Forces a New Global Surety Standard

by Steven Raffuel | Apr 2, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

In many countries, only 5-10% of contract value is covered in event of loss or default. In the U.S., surety bonds prevent disaster from happening in the first place but if a loss occurs, cover 100% of contract value.

Utah Recognizes Tall Mass Timber

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 1, 2019
Legislation | Markets

Following passage in the Utah House of Representatives and Senate in February, Gov. Gary Herbert (R) signed legislation (H.B. 142) requiring the state’s Uniform Building Code Commission to recommend building standards that include the use of mass timber in residential and commercial building construction.

Chicago Overhauls 70-Year-Old Building Code

by Joanna Masterson | Apr 1, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Buildings presented city councilmembers with the first major update to the building code in 70 years to better align construction requirements with up-to-date model codes and national standards.

Certifying a Government Construction Claim

by Mary Bacon | Mar 30, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

State and federal governments may require a contractor to certify a claim. If the claim is unsupported or improperly filed, it could lead to liability. Understand the agreement and heed these tips.

How to Transfer Some of That Risk

Contractors may think hold harmless, indemnification and duty to defend have the same meaning, but each has different and serious implications.

Construction Industry Continues to See Benefits of Tax Reform

by Peter Comstock | Mar 27, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

While divided government and an impending presidential election year typically heighten the battle over ideas and new legislative proposals, it is critical for the construction industry to continue pushing for fairer and simpler tax policies.

PLA Neutrality Becomes Law in Kentucky

by Nick Steingart | Mar 25, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

H.B. 135 is now law in Kentucky after passing the Senate in March by a 26 to 10 vote and the House of Representatives in February by a narrower 50 to 44 vote.

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‘Right-to-work’ Prohibition Signed Into Law in New Mexico

England’s Carillion Collapse Forces a New Global Surety Standard

Utah Recognizes Tall Mass Timber

Chicago Overhauls 70-Year-Old Building Code

Certifying a Government Construction Claim

How to Transfer Some of That Risk

Construction Industry Continues to See Benefits of Tax Reform

PLA Neutrality Becomes Law in Kentucky

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