The 2017 Construction SuperConference (CSC), to be held Dec. 4-6, 2017 in Las Vegas at the Encore at Wynn Hotel will dive into many legal...
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Opinion—New Administration’s Priorities May Be Opportunity For Long-Term Growth
President Trump has promised to rebuild America; our industry can help him do it. During the election campaign, Mr. Trump inspired those who elected...
California Court Clarifies When a Prime Contractor is Responsible for an Injury to a Subcontractor’s Employee
The court clarified the parameters of torts-premises liability. There is long-established precedent that a prime contractor is not liable for...
Obama-Era Oil and Gas Rule Implementation Delayed
The EPA’s action almost guarantees a legal challenge by environmental groups. During the Obama administration, the Environmental Protection Agency...
Even Sustainable Construction Projects May Have A Negative Environmental Impact
Environmentalists question the impact of a hydropower project on Joshua Tree National Forest. California leads the country in aggressively pursuing...
Intentional Interference Claims Disallowed On Public Works Projects In California
The California Supreme Court overturns the decision of the California Court of Appeals. Do unsuccessful bidders on a public works contract have a...
Construction SuperConference 2017 Planning Timeline
Kevin Gaffney, group show director, CSC: "The Construction SuperConference will offer you great opportunities to expand your knowledge while...
Opinion—The Future of Construction: A Possible Scenario
The nature of how products and services are produced is shifting rapidly. When you are in the middle of sociological upheavals, such as those that...
No Damages for Delays if Contractually Waived
Subcontractor cannot obtain damages triggered by delays caused by the owner’s or contractor’s ineptitude if this right is contractually waived. Kent...
South Carolina MOX Project In Financial Crisis
South Carolina’s suit against the Department of Energy requests $100 million in construction delay penalties. The saga of the construction of the...