Allocating Responsibility and Damage Costs in Multi-Party Construction Disputes
In construction defect disputes, there is little consensus on how to allocate responsibility and costs to implicated parties.
Interpreting ADA Requirements in Renovations and New Construction
Making the world accessible for people of all abilities requires new construction and renovations that comply with ADA Standards. Doing so establishes the integrity and diligence of contractors that make the extra effort to protect customers from ADA litigation.
Embrace the ELD Mandate to Increase Efficiency, Productivity and Safety
Whether working with drivers to embrace new technology or exploring other means of enhancing what’s already in place, the ELD mandate is a chance for construction fleet owners to drive greater business efficiency and increase worker productivity and safety.
Tall Mass Timber Buildings Now Possible Under 2021 IBC Code Changes
The ICC approved 17 changes to the 2021 editions of the IBC and International Fire Code, allowing for mass timber buildings up to 18 stories. With the addition of three new mass timber construction types, this is the first time significantly new construction types have been added to the code.
ABC, Via Construction Industry Safety Coalition, Comments on Silica Rule
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has responded to OSHA’s request for information regarding changes to the “Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica – Specified Exposure Control Methods Standard,” also known as the silica rule.
A (Not So) Simple Plan
FAR’s attempt to streamline guidelines for permissible subcontracting may have unintended complications.
Who’s Minding the Modules?
Modular is hot for commercial and residential construction. Cost and productivity benefits depend on regulations governing construction and logistics at the project’s ultimate location.
Resources for Contractor License Requirements
Contractors must be licensed in most states. The first step in obtaining a contractor’s license is recognizing requirements that may include a background check, training or education requirements and ability to obtain a surety bond.
