Pennsylvania Approves New Contractor Payment Protections
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed H.B. 566 into law as a way to strengthen the commonwealth’s existing Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act.
Benefits (and Detriments) of Construction Arbitration
Most construction contracts include an alternative dispute resolution clause that requires parties to resolve all disputes by arbitration instead of going to court. What does it mean and is it a good thing?
2018 Political Races to Watch
Get the scoop on important congressional and gubernatorial races to watch during the 2018 election season.
House OKs Water Resources Development Act
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 408-2 to approve the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8), which provides for improvements to the nation’s water infrastructure.
What the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Arbitration Clauses Means for the Construction Industry
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision ruled that arbitration agreements between employees and employers must be enforced. Before entering into such agreements, there are implications contractors need to know about.
Louisiana Sets Parameters for Late Payments
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) signed Act No. 566 into law, amending a statute to indicate that payment from a public entity to a contractor is considered late 45 days following receipt of a proper request for payment.
How the New DOT Regulations Impact Construction Employers
America is plagued with an epidemic of substance abuse—particularly opiates. Since January 2018, the Department of Transportation has taken steps to improve workplace safety through its updated DOT drug testing regulations, outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.
Don’t Neglect Business Interruption Insurance in Construction Contracts
Construction contracts generally provide clarity and attention when it comes to insurance requirements for property damage, but insurance requirements for business interruption loss are often left on the cutting room floor.
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