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What the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Arbitration Clauses Means for the Construction Industry

by Sarah DiFranco, Kate Dewberry | Jul 10, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

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

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 6, 2018
Accounting | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

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

by David Bell | Jul 6, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

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

by Barry J. Fleishman | Jul 6, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

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.

Drones Track Work Progress, Provide Documentation for Construction Disputes

Drones are the perfect way to capture repeatable photos and video that can generate a timeline of progress. Consistent, periodic documentation creates a clear set of documents that can help provide evidence to quickly resolve disputes.

GDPR Is Here: What Contractors Should Know

by Anastasios Koutsogiannis | Jun 29, 2018
Data Analytics | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The new EU personal data regulation is here and has changed how every industry, including U.S. contractors, collects, stores and processes personal data. Have good strategy in place and learn to use data for the better.

The Construction Industry Should Be Ready to Adapt to Stretch and Reach Codes

by Brent Trenga | Jun 26, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

Stretch and reach codes are an effective way to exact real change in reducing energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The construction industry should be prepared to embrace and adapt to the code changes.

Construction Law Review: First Half of 2018

by Matt Viator | Jun 25, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Project Delivery

Some of the most impactful trends so far in 2018 include the expansion of lower tier protections and progressive methods of project delivery, such as P3, lean construction and progressive design-build.

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What the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Arbitration Clauses Means for the Construction Industry

Louisiana Sets Parameters for Late Payments

How the New DOT Regulations Impact Construction Employers

Don’t Neglect Business Interruption Insurance in Construction Contracts

Drones Track Work Progress, Provide Documentation for Construction Disputes

GDPR Is Here: What Contractors Should Know

The Construction Industry Should Be Ready to Adapt to Stretch and Reach Codes

Construction Law Review: First Half of 2018

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