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Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate

by Sam Barnes | Mar 5, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

New codes, which will be included in the 2021 IBC, create three types of mass timber construction and set fire safety requirements and allowable heights.

Government Contracting Disputes: Procedure Is King in Getting the Claim Right

by Brian V. Johnson, W. Barron A. Avery | Mar 1, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Critical to the successful resolution of any dispute in the government contracting arena is starting the claim off right.

New Report Aids in Compliance With Sound Transmission Code Provisions

by Jason Smart | Feb 19, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Building codes stipulate minimum performance requirements for noise transmission through certain interior walls, partitions and floor-ceiling assemblies. The IBC requires floor assemblies separating dwellings from each other or from public areas to meet minimum acoustical requirements for two parameters: STC and IIC.

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?

by Tala Rezai | Feb 19, 2019
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory

Independent contractors in the construction industry are not dead, but a recent court decision in California may affect the way construction companies hire workers and structure their business.

Executive Order Strengthens ‘Buy American’ Preferences

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 13, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

In a follow-up to a 2017 executive order, President Trump is expanding the administration’s preferences for American products in federal procurement and federal financial assistance awards on critical infrastructure projects.

EEOC Announces Extension of EEO-1 Opening, Filing Deadlines

by Meredith C. Shoop | Feb 12, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Regulations

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it will extend the deadline for filing 2018 EEO-1 reports from March 31, 2019 to May 31, 2019.

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Issue Continues to Evolve

by Alan I. Model | Feb 12, 2019
Law | Legal and Regulatory

As the independent contractor versus employee status debate evolves across the United States through legislation, court decisions, and agency enforcement actions, the NLRB clarified its standard on Jan. 25, 2019.

New Jersey Imposes New Apprenticeship Training Requirements

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 6, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The New Jersey Senate and Assembly approved a bill (A-3666) that requires construction businesses to certify participation in a U.S. Department of Labor-approved apprenticeship program in order to obtain or renew a public works contractor registration certificate.

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Code Changes Pave Way for CLT in Tall Buildings and Spark Flammability Debate

Government Contracting Disputes: Procedure Is King in Getting the Claim Right

New Report Aids in Compliance With Sound Transmission Code Provisions

Is the Independent Contractor a Thing of the Past?

Executive Order Strengthens ‘Buy American’ Preferences

EEOC Announces Extension of EEO-1 Opening, Filing Deadlines

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Issue Continues to Evolve

New Jersey Imposes New Apprenticeship Training Requirements

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