Change Orders Are Inevitable; Managing Them Effectively Is Not
For contractors, the normal instrument of change on a construction project is the “change order.” When entering into a contract to build or design/build...
Minimizing OSHA Exposure
It has often been said, “In the eyes of , if it isn’t written down, it didn’t happen.” Regardless of whether this view is...
Payment and Performance Bonds
As a matter of routine, on public projects contractors are required to obtain payment and performance bonds, often combined into one instrument, to guarantee...
How Your Voluntary Safety Audits Can Help (or Hurt) When OSHA...
Voluntary safety and health self-audits can be a critical part of any company’s regulatory compliance efforts—as well as further the overall goal of creating...
Claims and Defenses to the Owner’s Actions
With many construction projects, it is an all too familiar scenario where the project is being delayed or impacted through the actions of the...
Minimizing OSHA Liability : More Than an Ounce of Prevention
OSHA penalties can be costly. In fact, a single “repeat” or “willful” violation can result in a penalty of $126,749. And, if you have...
What to Do When the Contractor Is Asked to Become the...
On a traditional Design-Bid-Build job, the contractor’s primary role is to implement a design provided to it by the owner, which has typically used...
OSHA and The Trump Administration: The First 200 Days
Any new presidential administration is likely to bring a new philosophy, vision, and focus to a variety of issues—including workplace safety and health. More...
OSHA Launches E-Recordkeeping Data Submission Platform
On August 1, 2017, OSHA went “live” with its data submission platform that certain employers will need to use when submitting their injury and...
Settlement Clauses – Buyer Beware
Contractors have claims on projects all the time. Contractors seek additional compensation and time extensions on projects for many legitimate reasons. Some owners have...