Construction Super Conference

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Federal Regulations Do Not Necessarily Preempt State Adjudications

The Third Circuit rules that the NJDEP cannot refuse a petition challenging a Federally permitted project. The federal…

November 28

Cities are Striving to Comply With the Paris Climate Agreement

This will provide business opportunities for contractors. President Trump’s refusal to agree to the international climate agreement reached…

September 21

Opinion—Senator Elizabeth’s Warren’s Proposal that Corporations Be Required to have “Stakeholders” on their Boards is Ill-advised

  By Don Wallis   Senator Warren exhibits a basic misunderstanding of the realities of business. Senator Warren…

September 21

Take Advantage of Early Rates for Construction SuperConference

Don’t delay, early registration rates expire this Saturday. The Construction SuperConference, now in its 33rd year, is recognized…

August 30

Opinion—Labor shortages are keeping construction companies from expanding

By Don Wallis   Young people do not find construction work attractive The construction industry has traditionally been…

August 30

Do General Liability Policies Cover Intentional as Well as Unintentional Acts?

In some instances intentional acts are covered. General liability insurance policies provide that the insurer will defend and,…

August 30

Third-Party Claims Require Proof of Privity of Contract

Indiana court outlines the criteria needed to allow a third-party claim against a subcontractor Privity of contract is…

August 30

TN Court Clarifies the Effect Licensing Limits have Upon Contractors’ Ability to Recover the Amount Owed per a Contract

The court’s ruling ends a discrepancy between somewhat different previous statutory provisions Most, if not all, states have…

August 30

Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act is Revised

The provisions for both suspending work and withholding payment are now more equitable The Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor…

August 30