Vaccine Awareness Critical for Construction Industry
During the week of April 19, the Centers for Disease Control promoted an awareness campaign to urge construction workers to get the COVID-19 vaccination.
Essential Business Preparations for Contractors Ahead of 2021 Wildfire Season
With planning and preparation, the effects of wildfires can be mitigated. Wildfires require a specific set of conditions to propagate; the key is confining those conditions.
Blockchain: Automating Construction Contract Performance and Legal Notifications
Blockchain can bring dramatic changes to the construction industry by automating contract performance tracking and fulfillment and automating contractual and legal notices.
Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19
The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.
Shorten the Time to Foreclose a Lien
While the timeframes for filing, enforcing and discharging construction liens vary by state, some statutes allow for the outright cancellation of a lien. An electrical subcontractor recently found this out the hard way.
Compliance With Anti-Trafficking Terminology in Construction Contracts
Contracts may include language to ensure compliance with laws and regulations for human slavery and trafficking. Contractors should know the nature of their supply chains for labor, materials and equipment.
Construction Industry Resilient and on the Rise, Says Autodesk
The “Construction Outlook 2021: Risks & Opportunities” report has been published by Autodesk.
A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk
Establish the terms of contractual indemnification and additional insured coverage before a loss occurs. Here’s a checklist to help transfer risk from losses from a service provider’s mishap.
