The 2014 DOL rules remain in place One of President Obama’s last acts while in office was to instruct the Department of Labor to revise the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “executive, administrative, and professional (‘EAP’) exemptions.” As an

Advice on how general contractors can protect their interest in this material All general contractors know it is best not purchase materials for a subcontractor or fabricator. This rule is often overlooked when the inability of a sub to purchase mate

Coverage depends upon the cause of the damage. Two articles by Scott Van Voorhis in ENR.com discuss the insurance ramifications for contractors with projects affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. He addresses two related issues— builders’ risk

Atlanta: Led by dynamic coach and educator Brooke Vuckovic, Ph.D., this complimentary workshop presented by Navigant, Eversheds Sutherland, and Lendlease will help executives in attendance better define their purpose and presence as leaders. KELLY HE

By Don Wallis Builders are always among the first to respond and the last to leave when disaster strikes. In the past month hurricanes have ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico with unprecedented fury. Wildfires in the Northwest have done the same

This ruling expands the ability of contractors to obtain recourse against architects. The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently ruled that contractors can file suit against architects even though there is no contractual relationship between the two. D.W

PLAs are no longer required for government projects In Missouri. Public Labor Agreements (PLAs) require contractors working for public entities to adhere to certain labor relation requirements. Traditionally this has meant that contractors must work

Ohio court rules that AIA B101-2007 gives architects almost absolute control over their plans and specifications. Contractors are aware that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) documents provide architects with significant contractual advantag

California Court of Appeal rules that limitations must be explicitly stated.  The California Court of Appeal in a recent case, Pulte Home Corp. v. American Safety Indemnity Co., Cal Ct. App. (4th Dist.) Docket No. DO 70478, ruled that an insurer can