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 28Cities 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 21Opinion—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 21Take 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 30Opinion—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 30Do 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 30Third-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 30TN 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 30Pennsylvania 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…
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