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Prevailing Wage Repeal Leads to Lower School Construction Costs in W.V.

by Nick Steingart | Sep 6, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Total Human Health

Following the full repeal of West Virginia’s prevailing wage law in 2016, a study conducted by the University of Kentucky Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) found that total costs for public school construction in the Mountain State declined by more than 7 percent.

N.J. Law Expands P3s; Includes Prevailing Wage and PLA Requirements

by Construction Executive | Sep 5, 2018
Legal and Regulatory

Government entities in New Jersey that enter into public-private partnerships to help finance public construction projects are now required to utilize a project labor agreement (PLA) and pay state prevailing wages, among other requirements.

Perimeter Site Monitoring: A Smart Decision on Construction Projects

by Steve Ochs | Sep 4, 2018
Jobsite Monitoring | Law | Legal and Regulatory | Technology

Worksite dust can compromise air quality, excessive noise can be a nuisance and vibration can damage nearby property. Whether required by law or not, real-time boundary monitoring may be a wise choice.

Battling the Latest Wave of Construction Litigation Trends

by Walter J. Adams Jr. | Aug 31, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Liability claims are trending upward with the dearth of experienced construction workers and blurred lines of responsibility between design and contracting, resulting in an environment that mandates a disciplined approach to the design team relationship.

Rule Governing Association Health Plans Takes Effect

by Joanna Masterson | Aug 30, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Self-employed individuals with no other employees can now join an AHP along with their families.

Industry Anticipates Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation

by Peter Comstock | Aug 30, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Considering his concise rulings and effective interpretation of the laws, Associated Builders and Contractors supports Judge Kavanaugh’s candidacy and continues to monitor the progression of his nomination.

Navigating Liability for Defective Products

by Miles M. Masog | Aug 28, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

To avoid defective product liability, work with suppliers who stand behind their product and take steps to spread the risk to suppliers, such as being named as an additional insured.

Two Sides of the Surety Risk Coin

by Peter Menge | Aug 28, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Safety | Surety Bonding

There are two sides to managing surety risk. When acquiring a bond, consider cost and the company’s bond limits. When making a bond claim, proactively communicate with the surety.
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