Obama-Era Oil and Gas Rule Implementation Delayed

The EPA’s action almost guarantees a legal challenge by environmental groups. During the Obama administration, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aggressively pursued policies designed to improve air quality by regulating and reducing pollut

Even Sustainable Construction Projects May Have A Negative Environmental Impact

Environmentalists question the impact of a hydropower project on Joshua Tree National Forest. California leads the country in aggressively pursuing the use of renewable sources to generate power. This is an admirable and necessary goal but renewable

Intentional Interference Claims Disallowed On Public Works Projects In California

The California Supreme Court overturns the decision of the California Court of Appeals. Do unsuccessful bidders on a public works contract have a cause of action against the successful bidder if that bidder does not pay its workers at the local preva

Construction SuperConference 2017 Planning Timeline

Kevin Gaffney, group show director, CSC: “The Construction SuperConference will offer you great opportunities to expand your knowledge while networking with a wide variety of experts, so it’s important to make your plans now.” Coming of

Opinion—The Future of Construction: A Possible Scenario

The nature of how products and services are produced is shifting rapidly. When you are in the middle of sociological upheavals, such as those that are affecting our society and the construction industry today, it’s difficult to focus on the long-vi

No Damages for Delays if Contractually Waived

Subcontractor cannot obtain damages triggered by delays caused by the owner’s or contractor’s ineptitude if this right is contractually waived. Kent Holland Jr., in an article in ConstructionRisk.com explains why a New York court ruled against a

South Carolina MOX Project In Financial Crisis

South Carolina’s suit against the Department of Energy requests $100 million in construction delay penalties. The saga of the construction of the Mixed-Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication Facility in Aiken, S.C., contains elements of everything that can g

Pennsylvania Introduces Online Mechanic’s Lien Procedures

The amended statute protects the rights of both owners and subcontractors if they register online in a timely manner. Traditional mechanic’s lien laws allow a subcontractor who has not been paid to file a lien against the owner of a project. To pro

A Review of the Miller Act

A brief reminder of the Miller Act’s purpose and how to ensure coverage. The Miller Act has two elements. It requires prime contractors on some, but not all, federal government projects to obtain performance bonds that protect the government (the o