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What Next? Key Steps Following a Structural Collapse or Other Crisis Caused by Defective Work

by Daniel Kapner, Judah Lifschitz | May 23, 2018
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory

Resolving the complex, multifaceted issues when catastrophic construction failure occurs requires comprehensive analysis, perseverance and counsel from knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

Deconstructing the Confusion: The ‘Contractual Liability’ Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts

by Neil B. Posner | May 18, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

To protect from an uninsured exposure, the upstream party should be clear in the "insurance requirements" section of contracts that any form of a Contractual Liability Limitation Endorsement will not be accepted.

Training Requirements in Construction

by Craig Bengel | May 15, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Training results in a more competent workforce and a safer work environment. To avoid OSHA citations, know when training and refresher training is required, what documentation is needed and what resources are available.

When Pigs Fly: The Jury in Construction Claims

by David McGlone | May 11, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Disputes, change orders and punitive damages are subject to arbitration according to most contracts. But claims such as delay, acceleration and unknown site conditions may be better served by a jury trial.

Rethinking the Path to Education

The nation’s education policy and those administering it are in desperate need of reform if the country is to be put on more reliable footing—and it is up to the business community to be the leaders of that change.

Miami Bridges Falling Down: Four Ways to Survive (and Grow Stronger) Through Disaster

by Quinn Murphy | May 8, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Maintaining corporate viability during disaster is difficult, but proper planning and forethought can make the difference in a company surviving (and even growing stronger) in the face of crisis.

Differing Site Conditions: A Quick Primer on What Every Contractor Needs to Know

by Mason Hester | May 4, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

When a contractor encounters differing site conditions, whether the company is paid depends on law of the state governing the project, the terms of the contract, and the type and severity of the DSC.

Dispute Avoidance Through Improved Change Order Management

Projects experience changes that impact scope, cost and schedule. An effective change order management system can be the difference between a successful job and one that is delayed, over budget or ends up in dispute.

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What Next? Key Steps Following a Structural Collapse or Other Crisis Caused by Defective Work

Deconstructing the Confusion: The ‘Contractual Liability’ Insurance Requirement in Construction Contracts

Training Requirements in Construction

When Pigs Fly: The Jury in Construction Claims

Rethinking the Path to Education

Miami Bridges Falling Down: Four Ways to Survive (and Grow Stronger) Through Disaster

Differing Site Conditions: A Quick Primer on What Every Contractor Needs to Know

Dispute Avoidance Through Improved Change Order Management

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