Legal and Regulatory

The Hidden Price of Outdated Damage Prevention Laws: Part I

by Brigham A. McCown | Nov 9, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

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?

by John J. Carney, Patrick T. Campbell | Nov 6, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

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.

Denver Updates Law in Favor of ‘Cool’ Roofs

by Joanna Masterson | Nov 5, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory

The Denver City Council voted unanimously to adopt new legislation requiring light-colored, reflective cool roofs on buildings exceeding 25,000 square feet.

Rethinking the Boilerplate: Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures in Construction Contracts

by Robert Alfert Jr. | Nov 2, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Taking full advantage of ADR means understanding each available process – whether mediation, arbitration, dispute review board or a combination – and the options for customization before executing a contract.

The Intersection of Arbitration and the Miller Act

by Robert J. Duke | Nov 2, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

The Miller Act requires contractors on federal construction projects over a certain threshold to furnish performance and payment bonds, providing a remedy to subcontractors and suppliers on the project to seek recovery for nonpayment.

The Power of Arbitration: Five Negotiation Strategies to Ensure a Better Dispute Resolution Process

by Michael R. Powell | Nov 2, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors know all too well how quickly a dispute can get out of hand and end up in litigation. Arbitration is a private process by design that can be customized to meet the needs of the parties and project, unlike court where the entire proceedings are a matter of public record.

Legislative Roundup for the Construction Industry

by Lenore Marema | Nov 1, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Congress is seeing the mid-term elections through without a significant new infrastructure spending bill in play. However, the current House and Senate conference on the transportation appropriations for fiscal year 2019 indicates that Congress will reject the president’s recommendation to significantly cut discretionary spending for transportation, which instead is headed for another boost next year.

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The Hidden Price of Outdated Damage Prevention Laws: Part I

Are Prosecutors Targeting Construction Projects?

How Contractors Can Start Taking Advantage of Tax Reform

Denver Updates Law in Favor of ‘Cool’ Roofs

Rethinking the Boilerplate: Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures in Construction Contracts

The Intersection of Arbitration and the Miller Act

The Power of Arbitration: Five Negotiation Strategies to Ensure a Better Dispute Resolution Process

Legislative Roundup for the Construction Industry

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