Legal and Regulatory

The Defense of Unpreventable Employee Misconduct

by Courtney Moates Paulk, Kelly J. Bundy | Mar 19, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Employers faced with OSHA violations may rely on the defense of “unpreventable employee misconduct” but they are not relieved of responsibility simply because an employee did not follow the rules.

DOL Issues Overtime Proposal

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 19, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking to raise the current minimum salary for exemption from $455 per week ($23,660 annualized) to $679 per week ($35,308 annualized).

FAA Seeks Comments on Updated Drone Regulations

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 19, 2019
Drones / UAV’s | Legal and Regulatory

Stakeholders have until April 15 to submit comments on the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed rule to allow the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) at night and over people under certain conditions without obtaining a waiver.

Maintaining Relationships With Higher-Tiered Subcontractors While Considering a Claim

by Mary Bacon | Mar 15, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Subcontractors pursuing a claim against a higher-tiered subcontractor need to walk a fine line. Here are tips for making the best of a difficult situation without jeopardizing relationships.

Technology, Contracts and Jobsite Safety

by Jason Lambert | Mar 15, 2019
Contracts | Data Analytics | Safety | Wearables

Contracts should specify that technology requirements are in addition to other safety requirements, and that compliance with relevant codes and regulations is required.

How the Construction Industry Can Take Advantage of Opportunity Zones

by Dominick Sekich | Mar 11, 2019
Business | Business Development | Legislation

The Opportunity Zone program creates opportunities and potential challenges for members of the construction industry. Contractors and design professionals are strongly advised to think about the impacts of the program if they participate in projects subject to the program’s rules.

Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training

by Drew Schneider | Mar 7, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Policy

The FIRST STEP Act empowers those committed to reforming their lives with opportunities to learn the hard and soft skills to land jobs and thrive when re-entering society.

Illinois Adopts New Energy Code

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Markets | Public | Regulations

The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code is now state law across Illinois, with the intent of increasing energy efficiency and lowering operating costs for commercial buildings.

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The Defense of Unpreventable Employee Misconduct

DOL Issues Overtime Proposal

FAA Seeks Comments on Updated Drone Regulations

Maintaining Relationships With Higher-Tiered Subcontractors While Considering a Claim

Technology, Contracts and Jobsite Safety

How the Construction Industry Can Take Advantage of Opportunity Zones

Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training

Illinois Adopts New Energy Code

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