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 Right to a Job Comes With a Catch, discusses a proposal by Senator Bernie Sanders that “would guara

This is another innovation in the bidding process designed to improve quality in government projects. It is probably reasonable to assert that everyone in the construction and development industries agrees that awarding projects to the low bidder is

The revised rules make it easier for contractors to determine whether to file an appeal. The Department of Defense (DOD) bidding process allows for appeals by unsuccessful bidders. These appeals, however, can be expensive and it’s sometimes difficu

A contractor can hold a construction manager liable for its losses. J. Kent Holland Jr.’s article at constructionrisk.com discussing Latham Company, Inc. v. State Dept. of Education, 2017 WL 6032333 (Louisiana 2017), outlines the continuing erosion

Late applications will no longer be accepted. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approves applications for pipeline construction. Like many federal agency actions, the public is given a specific time period in which to comment on new or

“Construction SuperConference is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest innovation in the construction market”, says Conference Director Kevin Gaffney. Participants represent all segments of the industry. With more than 400

By Don Wallis The tariffs will increase the cost of federal infrastructure projects. There is no question that China’s trade practices are unfair to American exporters. President Trump’s response to this situation has been to propose imposing ret

It’s not over yet; this decision is likely to be appealed to the California Supreme Court. In 1984 Parsons Corp. was hired by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to manage construction of 16.4 miles of subway line at a cost of $365

Individuals can file suit on behalf of the government under the Act. The False Claim Act (FCA) is designed to protect the federal government from fraudulent practices by government contractors. The Attorney General can file suit against contractors w