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Home » Topic » Legal and Regulatory » Regulations

Construction Contract Payment Terms Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Printed On

by Peter Menge | Oct 23, 2018
Business | Business Risk | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

As construction becomes more complicated and project participants have no direct contractual relationship with others on the project, there is an element of fear (and risk) that leads to overly complicated contracts.

Pennsylvania Modernizes State Building Code

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 11, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission has updated the state’s Uniform Construction Code to align with the 2015 International Code.

New Standard Addresses Wind Turbine Construction Safety Requirements and Identifies Hazards

by Christopher Daniels | Sep 25, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA | Regulations | Safety

ANSI/ASSP A10.21 – 2018 Safety Requirements for Safe Construction and Demolition of Wind Generation/Turbine Facilities identifies and addresses hazards specific to wind turbine construction.

New Standard Approved for Construction and Demolition of Wind Turbines

by Joanna Masterson | Jul 17, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Regulations

The American Society of Safety Professionals has published the first U.S. industry consensus standard (ANSI/ASSP A10.21-2018) establishing minimum requirements for protecting workers involved in the construction and demolition of utility-scale, land-based wind turbines.

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.

Drones Track Work Progress, Provide Documentation for Construction Disputes

by David Pitman | Jul 2, 2018
Dispute Resolution | Drones / UAV’s | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

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.
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