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Section: Business > Business Services > Legal Services
Business
Drug & Alcohol Testing Policies Change in 2020: Is Your Construction Business Ready?
On Jan. 1, 2020 several states began to allow recreational use of marijuana, calling into question the effects of legalization on employer drug policies. Make sure you're ready.
January 2, 2020
Paving
Your workplace gun policy
How to establishing a workplace gun policy
January 1, 2020
Business
Court Rules Conditions Attached to Payment of Retainage Violate Prompt Pay Act
The Supreme Court of Vermont recently held that the conditions attached to a contractor’s payment of retainage to a subcontractor violated the state’s Prompt Pay Act.
December 4, 2019
Business
Why Construction Contractors Should Never Combine Claims of Lien
Claims of lien are often a contractor’s last resort, but sometimes filed at the last minute some of these liens may be defective and not enforceable
November 13, 2019
Business
Court Rules Temporary Labor Company Not a Subcontractor for Lien Purposes
Omitting "furnishing labor" from a subcontractor statute invalidated a lien of a temporary staffing company who furnished labor to a subcontractor for a commercial construction project
November 6, 2019
Construction News
White House Reviews Plans to Change Infrastructure Permitting Process
If the proposal is finalized, it could speed up National Environmental Policy Act reviews for roads, bridges, ports, pipelines, power lines, Internet trunks and water systems.
October 16, 2019
Business
Are Liquidated Damages Always Enforceable?
Liquidated damages can often be defeated if it can be shown that the contractor was not the sole cause of the delay
October 9, 2019
Business
5 Things Construction Managers Need to Do Before a Project Starts
If construction managers are able to get the most critical things right at an early stage it will boost confidence and serve as a commendation for the rest of the project
September 13, 2019
Construction News
EPA, Army Fulfill Trump Executive Order by Rolling Back Obama-era Clean Water Rule
The U.S. EPA and Department of the Army announced repeal of the Waters of the United States rule, fulfilling a longstanding Trump administration objective
September 13, 2019
Business
Know What You're Getting Into Before Entering Into a Joint Venture
Entering a new market or bidding that great project may require a joint venture, but explore what it will take and what will be gained before jumping in
September 11, 2019
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Fixed-price Contracts Create More Risks than Rewards for Construction Contractors
Moody's published a report on the impact of fixed-price contracts, and the report shows engineering & construction companies are consistently incurring more charges on fixed-price contracts negatively impacting cash flow
September 10, 2019
Business
How to Comply with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
The EEOC collects workforce data from employers with more than 100 employees. Employers meeting the reporting thresholds have a legal obligation to provide the data; it is not voluntary. Deadline to comply is September 30th 2019.
September 3, 2019
Training & Education
Construction Training Starts at the Top
It’s well known that new crew members need training directives, but upper level management should invest in growing their knowledge as well
August 27, 2019
Business
What 'Hold Harmless', 'Indemnify' and 'Duty to Defend' Mean in Project Contracts
These three provisions mean different things, with serious implications including accepting liability for claims, compensating for loss and mounting a legal defense against any claim
August 14, 2019
Lifting Equipment
OSHA is Law – Why Should I Care About ANSI Standards?
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
People in construction know OSHA as the ultimate authority on safety - so what is all this news about new ANSI standards? Industry experts explain why industry regulatory standards are relevant and need to be complied with.
August 12, 2019
Construction Safety
[SPONSORED] Incorporating Safety on the Jobsite
Bobcat Co.
A safety culture starts with management and operational staff members who treat safety and health as an investment, not a cost, and who value as well as demonstrate model behaviors.
August 7, 2019
Business
Can an Email Verify a Construction Case Settlement?
Second Circuit court rules an exchange of emails with a mediator can constitute a binding settlement, even if the parties never signed a written agreement
August 7, 2019
Construction News
Contractor, President Held in Contempt for Failing to Pay $412,000 Fines
Appellate court rules company president could be held liable for the full amount of OSHA penalties, plus a daily fine if not fully paid within 30 days
August 5, 2019
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