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Santa Clara County Files Lawsuit Against Turner Construction Alleging Breach of Contract, Negligence
Suit alleges Turner is in breach of the contract because of delays and problems with workmanship; county seeking damages and compensatory relief
September 18, 2015
Construction Technology
Legal Drone Operation Creates Opportunities for Contractors
It is possible to fly commercial unmanned aerial vehicles legally, and contractors are already measuring benefits using drone photos in inspection, management and marketing
September 13, 2015
The UAS has proven its worth as an inspection tool. “We are really trying to eliminate the need for us to put people in boom lifts or anything that gets their feet off the ground,” says Aaron Phillips with Danis. “The more we can minimize our people being up in the air, the safer we are making it for them. Also it helps eliminate site congestion with big, heavy equipment that has to lift people up and get people where they need to be for inspection.”
Construction Toolbox
6 Guidelines to Avoid Construction Worker Misclassification
Six questions to help determine if a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor
September 10, 2015
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Construction Technology
How Drones Can Fly Construction Zones Profitably and Legally
Obviously valuable uses quickly expanded Rogers-O’Brien Construction’s squadron of unmanned aerial vehicles to 10. Here’s how to get those benefits in an uncertain legal environment
September 9, 2015
Rogers-O'Brien Construction started flying unmanned aerial vehicles to investigate a building owner's warranty claim, but quickly used them to replace and dramatically improve progress-report images and settle disputes with subcontractors. Collecting photos that will be used to build 3D models of work in progress is next.
Business
3 Construction Firms to Pay $1.4 Million over False DBE Claims
CTA Construction will pay $1.05 million to settle allegations that it falsely claimed to have hired a minority-owned subcontractor for work on three public construction contracts
August 24, 2015
Business
Hawaii's Construction Industry is Booming
Commercial and industrial permits increased 183%, residential was up 96% and government contracts increased 103% in first half of 2015
August 24, 2015
Business Services
CFA Helps Members Manage Total Cost of Risk (TCOR)
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Managing risk and insurance is always in the top three expenses for a contractor and is much more than just purchasing an insurance policy. The deceiving part about purchasing insurance is that the only visible number is the premium.
August 20, 2015
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Business Services
Is Substantial Compliance With a Contractual Notice Provision in Construction Contracts Good Enough?
Construction contractors should comply with every requirement of a claim notice provision even if substantial compliance is sufficient in that state
August 20, 2015
A number of states require strict compliance by a contractor with contractual claim notice provisions in order for the contractor to be able to maintain a claim for payment.
Construction Safety
Incorporating Safety on the Jobsite
Those who know and understand how to safely use equipment have the ability to work faster and more efficiently, leading to better overall performance and profitability.
August 18, 2015
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Business
7 Steps to Withstand Legal Challenges of Construction Claims Made without Formal Notice
Follow these seven steps to prepare claims and withstand legal challenges after failing to provide an owner with formal written notice of a construction claim
August 10, 2015
Contractors and subcontractors, with their attorney, will be able to prepare their claims to better withstand legal challenges based on the failure to provide formal written notice.
Business Services
Labor a Focus of National Pavement Expo 2016
Sessions to offer insights on hiring, worker classification, safety and more
August 10, 2015
The 2015 National Pavement Expo set NPE records for attendance during the 53-session, four-day conference.
Construction Toolbox
Construction Contractors May Be Responsible for Employees' Student Loan Debt
Under federal and some state laws, employers who do not comply with wage garnishment orders could be sued for the amount owed
July 30, 2015
Even if an employee is no longer with a company, employers must still respond to garnishment orders or risk consequences such as being sued for amount owed or even jail time.
Business
LA Town Debates Residential Permit Fee to Pay for Infrastructure Needs
Proposed $2,250 impact fee for new residential permits would help pay for needed infrastructure construction and repairs
July 21, 2015
Business
Contract Management Issues Curtail Balfour Beatty Stock
Pretax profit for six months was $185 million below estimates, with two-thirds of the shortfall coming from UK work and the rest from operations in the US and Middle East
July 9, 2015
Construction News Tracker
Video: May Permits Surge, Homebuilder Confidence Reaches 21-month High
Builder confidence is at the highest level since September 2014 thanks in part to an 11.8% increase in housing permits, which is at its highest level since August 2007; plus more construction industry news on the June 25, 2015, edition of Construction New
June 25, 2015
Video: Homebuilder Confidence Reaches 21-month High
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Rejjee
Office staff or field workers can protect tools and equipment from loss or theft for free with Rejjee mobile app
June 23, 2015
Rejjee also delivers discount offers on replacement items based on location and item category.
Business
PA Construction Company Facing Federal Fraud Charges
Carl M. Weber Steel Service, Inc. and its top management are accused of creating a shell company to secure highway construction contracts through the disadvantaged business enterprise program
June 19, 2015
Business Services
Take Steps to Limit Equipment-related Liability Risk
Using the right construction equipment for the job and providing proper training are only the starting points to reduce your exposure.
June 17, 2015
To limit your company's liability, make sure operators are properly trained on equipment and that the training has been documented.
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