As construction becomes more complicated and project participants have no direct contractual relationship with others on the project, there is an element of fear (and risk) that leads to overly complicated contracts.
What Did I Agree To?
Carefully scrutinize indemnification language to fully understand obligations and potential exposure in the event of a claim for property damage or personal injury on the jobsite.
St. Louis County Council Eliminates Apprenticeship Requirements
In a 5 to 2 vote, the St. Louis County Council approved changes to the way contracts are awarded--namely removing the requirement that bidders on construction projects have DOL-approved apprenticeship programs.
Keeping Data Safe From Ex-employees
An astounding 87 percent of departing employees take data they created on the job, and 28 percent steal data created by others. Contractors can protect company data by establishing protocols and security measures for departing employees.
Pennsylvania Modernizes State Building Code
The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission has updated the state’s Uniform Construction Code to align with the 2015 International Code.
Assessing Risk From Misrepresented or Faulty Products
If a contractor is aware that a supplier has been implicated in legal proceedings regarding representations of product quality, there are a number of steps to take in order to properly assess risk.
Vote Like Your Work Depends on It
Contractors and their employees can let lawmakers know they’ll be held accountable for the decisions that impact the construction industry by voting this November.
NLRB Proposes Revision to Joint Employer Standard
The National Labor Relations Board is reviewing public comments submitted on a proposed standard that aims to foster predictability, consistency and stability for determining joint employer liability under the National Labor Relations Act.











