Construction Law-Legal Issues-Regulations

ABC: Davis-Bacon Act Inflates Cost of Federal Construction

Association officials say Davis-Bacon Act hinders economic growth and imposes an enourmous amount of paperwork on contractors

Press Release • June 18th, 2013

How to Navigate State Construction Laws

AGC webinar discusses how to navigate everything from licensing to liens when you bid or work out of your state

Press Release • June 4th, 2013

Construction Company Goes to Trial for Unfair Competition Allegations

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company said to have unlawfully manipulated its safety record to beat competition

News • May 10th, 2013

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Save this blank job application and customize it to fit your company's needs.

Document • April 24th, 2013

Federal Appeals Court Sides with ARTBA in Clean Water Act Case

Court declined to expand the definition of what is considered a "point source" under federal law

Press Release • April 4th, 2013

Manual and Webinar Help Subcontractors Navigate Retainage Laws

"Retainage Laws in the 50 States" helps construction subcontractors understand retainage laws

Press Release • March 29th, 2013

New Standard Contract for Teams Submitting Bids on Design-Build Projects

ConsensusDocs 498 Design-Build Teaming Agreement covers critical issues for parties desiring to form a team to submit bids

Press Release • March 28th, 2013

Occupational Medicine

Your construction firms should choose an occupational medicine clinic that offers services in care for workers injured on the job, workers compensation related evaluations, drug testing and the like.

Article • March 13th, 2013

Podcast: Subcontractor Delay Claims May Succeed Despite No-Damage-for-Delay Clause

Contract provisions don't always prevent subcontractors from successfully pursuing delay claims

Press Release • March 13th, 2013

Subcontractors Celebrate Victory Limiting Risk-Shifting in Minnesota

American Subcontractors Association asked Minnesota Supreme Court to uphold state's anti-indemnity law

Press Release • January 28th, 2013

Free Online EBook on DOT Compliance Trends

Free web-based publication examines current DOT regulatory pressures and solutions to achieve compliance now and in the future

Press Release • January 17th, 2013

What is the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program?

The IRS offers incentives to fix worker classifications

Article • December 17th, 2012

Succession Planning Part 1

You have worked incredibly hard to build your business and make it successful. You have invested in the knowledge, skills, experience and opportunities that have come your way, and the end result is a profitable business with happy customers and...

Article • December 12th, 2012

How A Contract Clause Can Change Your Damage Recovery Or Liability

All parties should be aware of types of damages they may be liable for in a contract and understand the rights they give up by a waiver of consequential damages

Article • December 11th, 2012

Webinar: How to Comply with Federal Prevailing Wage Laws

Two part webinar series looks at the Davis-Bacon and related acts and how to avoid common compliance problems

Press Release • November 8th, 2012