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The Availability of Contractual Defenses to Sureties in Miller Act Payment Bond Claims

by Scott D. Cessar | Oct 4, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

A federal court's ruling in favor of a subcontractor’s delay claim, despite no damage for delay language in the subcontract, presents a potentially potent weapon for unpaid subcontractors and prime contractors.

Using Prompt Payment Laws to Fill the Voids Created by Lien Waivers

by Ashley B. Nichols | Oct 2, 2018
Legal and Regulatory

Prompt payment laws ensure prompt and efficient payment on certain construction projects. Contractors and subcontractors should not be afraid to use these laws as a tool to get funds owed.

Contractors and Engineers Face Environmental Vulnerability Under CERCLA

by Steven L. Hoch | Sep 28, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Because contractors and engineers can be liable for moving contaminated soil and debris, they should look for a contract that specifies the scope of work and removes them from the classifications of responsible parties under CERCLA.

Don’t Put Construction Industry Growth in Jeopardy This November

by Peter Comstock | Sep 27, 2018
Economy | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

During the past two years, the United States has seen real economic growth within the construction industry—tied, at least in part, to regulatory policies that have helped businesses grow and create jobs for hardworking Americans.

New Standard Addresses Wind Turbine Construction Safety Requirements and Identifies Hazards

by Christopher Daniels | Sep 25, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Safety

ANSI/ASSP A10.21 – 2018 Safety Requirements for Safe Construction and Demolition of Wind Generation/Turbine Facilities identifies and addresses hazards specific to wind turbine construction.

Looking Past the Workers’ Comp Premium

by Patrick Keightley | Sep 24, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Risk | Safety | Total Human Health | Workforce

When choosing a workers’ comp carrier, consider costs but don’t overlook how carriers historically handle claims and their reserving practices (how much is set aside to pay claims).

A General Contractor’s Guide to State Surety Bond Thresholds

by Eric Weisbrot | Sep 21, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

Here’s a a comprehensive list of the thresholds for general contractors when it comes to staying compliant with license and bond requirements.

Improve Project Delivery With Blockchain Technology

by Kris Lindahl | Sep 20, 2018
Business | Business Development | Contracts | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Technology

Blockchain has a place in the construction industry. Builders that can adapt the protocol (or at least learn more about it) will be more prepared when the technology goes from being the exception to the rule.
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