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ASHRAE Publishes Energy Simulation-aided Design Standard

by Marla McIntyre | May 2, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

ASHRAE Standard 209-2018, Energy Simulation Aided Design for Buildings except Low Rise Residential Buildings, defines minimum requirements for providing energy design assistance using building energy simulation and analysis.

Send One Powerful Message to Congress at ABC’s Legislative Week

by Vance Walter | May 1, 2018
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) annual Legislative Week, June 24-28 in Washington, D.C., is members’ greatest chance to educate Congress about the issues that affect their businesses and showcase the contributions they make to the construction industry and the U.S. economy.

When the Owner Stops Paying: Prepare in Advance to Deal With Subcontractors

by Mary Bacon | May 1, 2018
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Subcontractors, suppliers and laborers still need timely payment even if the general contractor has not been paid. Here are tips for dealing with subcontractors when the owner stops paying.

2018 Candidate Profiles

by Vance Walter | May 1, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Total Human Health

Get the scoop on a handful of 2018 congressional races that are important to the political landscape.

EPA Announces New Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects

by Environmental Protection Agency | Apr 25, 2018
Infrastructure | Legislation | Markets

Funding will leverage public and private investments to keep lead and other contaminants out of drinking water and upgrade aging water infrastructure.

Is There Such a Thing as a One-year Warranty?

by Scott Fradin | Apr 24, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors and owners should examine contract provisions carefully to ensure clarity on warranty limitations and be wary of misconceptions about industry standards.

Lump-sum General Conditions in Cost-plus Commercial Construction Contracting

by Randolph E. Ruff | Apr 20, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Hybrid cost-plus contracting with lump-sum general conditions can have administrative advantages for contractors and owners. Effectiveness depends on project scale and whether parties accurately estimate the costs within the lump sum.

Moving the Country Forward With Foreign Direct Investment: A Balancing Act

by Brian Gallagher | Apr 17, 2018
Economy | Infrastructure | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

Contractors can benefit from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), but investment by foreign firms in U.S. design and construction firms, materials suppliers and technology providers could face more scrutiny.
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