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The election has made clear what should have already been obvious—the key to economic vitality in the United States is the creation of decent paying, long-term jobs for the middle class. The construction industry was for many years the main source

Development of wind and solar power will continue to grow and thrive regardless of federal policies. President-elect Donald Trump promised during the election campaign to revitalize the coal industry. He intimated that federal tax credits for renewab

One court’s interpretation of “pay when paid” and “pay if paid” clauses. Is a contractor obligated to pay a subcontractor if the owner fails to pay the contractor? This is a longstanding issue in construction law. The seemingly obvious answ

A recent National Labor Relations Board decision questions whether the Board will continue to automatically defer to arbitration rulings. Courts and administrative boards have almost universally rejected attempts to overturn the decisions of arbitrat

Subcontractors that dispute partial payments should not sign releases. The execution of lien waivers and payment releases is standard operating procedure in contracts between general contractors and subcontractors. It’s easy to become complacent ab

The 2016 Construction SuperConference (CSC) is pleased to feature a special interest breakfast session sponsored by Berkeley Research Group (BRG). The session, “Building in a Safe Zone: Deconstructing Cyber Risks,” will address cyber security in

The construction industry can lead our country back to prosperity. By the time this article goes to print we will have elected a new President. Polls indicate that more than 80 percent of the electorate are extraordinarily disenchanted with both cand

A memorandum from OSHA clarifies the difference between “rewards” and “retaliation.” OSHA is integrally involved in the regulation of efforts by employers to protect themselves and their employees from drug- and alcohol-related accidents. An