By Don Wallis The wall could be a boon to the construction industry It remains unclear whether the security barrier along the border between Mexico and the United States should or will be built. President Trump says the project will cost $12 to $15 b

The general contractor is held liable despite transfer of responsibility to subcontractors. An Indiana appellate court has ruled that a general contractor that contractually agrees to actively oversee job safety cannot escape liability for on-site in

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