The Protecting the Right to Organize Act (H.R. 2474/S. 1306) headed for approval in the House of Representatives in February. The bill, known as the PRO Act, is rife with policies that impose radical changes [...]
Merit Shop Construction Sees Wins, Some Drawbacks, in End-of-Year Legislation
While hurtling toward the 2020 elections, before the end of the year, Congress managed to enact must-pass spending bills and reauthorize the National Defense Authorization Act, while the House approved President Donald Trump’s signature trade [...]
Builder’s Risk Coverage—Language Matters
Builders’ risk policies generally include exclusions for faulty design, materials and workmanship, but the exact language used in the policy matters.
Passage of Criminal Justice Reform Opens Up Opportunities for Construction Skills Training
The FIRST STEP Act empowers those committed to reforming their lives with opportunities to learn the hard and soft skills to land jobs and thrive when re-entering society.
EEOC Announces Extension of EEO-1 Opening, Filing Deadlines
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it will extend the deadline for filing 2018 EEO-1 reports from March 31, 2019 to May 31, 2019.
Fundamentals of Real Estate Developers’ E&O
Developers are using Real Estate Developer E&O policies for coverage of professional services in which they are personally or vicariously liable.
Contractors Report Strong Opposition to PLA Mandates
In a survey of more than 500 members of Associated Builders and Contractors, 98 percent said they were less likely to bid on a taxpayer-funded construction contract if the bid specifications required the winning firm to sign a project labor agreement with labor unions.
Navigating the ADA: Establishing a Clear Interactive Process
Construction industry employers need to understand obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and establish clear internal protocols to successfully handle a potential ADA scenario.







