Indemnification: A Useful Tool for Allocating Risk in Construction Contracts
Indemnity agreements should ensure that the party intended to bear a certain risk is the one held responsible if that risk materializes.
The Hidden Price of Outdated Damage Prevention Laws: Part II
Advocating for updated damage prevention laws with state and federal legislators would significantly reduce the likelihood of incidents and increase economic growth as excavators become more efficient.
Taming the Data Beast: Tips for Managing eDiscovery Challenges in the Construction Industry
Construction defect lawsuits require finding, collecting and sorting through terabytes of electronically stored information. Technology solutions allow visibility into the data and the ability to manage it.
Crane Operator Certification Rule to Take Effect Dec. 10
Per a new rule that takes effect Dec. 10, OSHA will accept crane operator certifications issued by “type” or by “type and capacity.”
Cybersecurity and Construction: Practical Risks and Mitigation Tactics
The construction industry is a target for cyberattacks. Construction executives should understand the cost associated with a cybersecurity attack and practical tactics to help mitigate risk.
The Hidden Price of Outdated Damage Prevention Laws: Part I
Excavators typically bear the risk of delays, cost overruns and legal liability when underground utilities are damaged. Improve the damage prevention process with better practices and technologies.
Are Prosecutors Targeting Construction Projects?
Regulatory actions (and fines) against construction companies are on the rise for alleged misconduct under the Foreign Corruption Practices Act, federal and state false claims acts, and other federal and state anti-fraud statutes.
How Contractors Can Start Taking Advantage of Tax Reform
As the corporate tax deadline for returns on extensions comes and goes, some contractors can start to take advantage of recent changes to the tax codes.
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