The bill should provide construction funding for the long-term On Dec. 16, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Water Infrastructure...
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New Accounting Rules Raise Challenges for Publically Traded Companies
Compliance with new SEC requirements can be time consuming and difficult. The federal government has established new revenue-recognition rules for...
New Coal Industry Rules Adopted by DOI
The Obama administration adopts stricter “cleanup” rules for mining. Darryl Fears, in an article in The Washington Post, reports that the Obama...
Industry Lobbyists Are Preparing for a Pro-Business Congress
The construction industry can benefit greatly if Republicans undo parts of the Obama legacy. For eight years the liberal agenda of President Obama...
Construction SuperConference 2016 is Just a Few Days Away
The 2016 Construction SuperConference (CSC) is just a few days away and there is still time to register and earn your CLE credits plus you can take...
Opinion- A Healthy Construction Industry Reflects a Healthy Economy
The election has made clear what should have already been obvious—the key to economic vitality in the United States is the creation of decent...
Alternative Energy Development Will Continue Under Trump
Development of wind and solar power will continue to grow and thrive regardless of federal policies. President-elect Donald Trump promised during...
Must a Contractor Pay a Subcontractor if Unpaid By The Owner?
One court’s interpretation of “pay when paid” and “pay if paid” clauses. Is a contractor obligated to pay a subcontractor if the owner fails to pay...
NLRB Upholds Arbitrator’s Findings
A recent National Labor Relations Board decision questions whether the Board will continue to automatically defer to arbitration rulings. Courts and...
The Importance of Timely Execution of Releases and Waivers
Subcontractors that dispute partial payments should not sign releases. The execution of lien waivers and payment releases is standard operating...