The Florida Supreme Court provides an expansive meaning for “suit” Insurance carriers have been arguing with contractors over coverage terms under...
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The EPA Held to the Same Evidentiary Standards as Petitioners
Washington, D.C., court finds EPA ruling is arbitrary and capricious For many years federal courts have given the Environmental Protection Agency...
CSC Brings Connection with Top Construction, Legal Executives in the Business
Sponsoring the Construction SuperConference is an great way for companies to connect with industry leaders and extend their reach. Construction...
Opinion—Guaranteed Jobs for all Americans Who Want to Work
By Don Wallis A controversial idea worth considering. Greg Ip, in an opinion piece in the May 3, 2018, edition of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, titled...
Philadelphia Adopts “Best Value” Procurement for Construction Projects
This is another innovation in the bidding process designed to improve quality in government projects. It is probably reasonable to assert that...
Department of Defense Post-Award Contractor Debriefing Procedures Revised
The revised rules make it easier for contractors to determine whether to file an appeal. The Department of Defense (DOD) bidding process allows for...
Economic Loss Protection is Further Reduced in Louisiana
A contractor can hold a construction manager liable for its losses. J. Kent Holland Jr.’s article at constructionrisk.com discussing Latham Company,...
Deadline Requirements for FERC Pipeline Public Participation Application Reviews Now Stricter
Late applications will no longer be accepted. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approves applications for pipeline construction. Like...
Builders’ Legal Conference Features Innovations for Commercial Construction Market
“Construction SuperConference is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest innovation in the construction market”, says...
Opinion—Steel Tariffs Will Hurt the Construction Industry
By Don WallisThe tariffs will increase the cost of federal infrastructure projects. There is no question that China’s trade practices are unfair to...