The construction industry relies upon the federal government to create a stable economic business environment. All three branches of the federal government are currently in a state of disarray bordering on paralysis. Congress, which appears to have a

An attorney’s failure to deal in good faith adversely affects its client. There are limits to how aggressively a defense attorney can represent the interests of his or her client. Courts will not tolerate underhanded trickery. This was reaffirmed i

The proposed budget allocates more than $10 billion for new construction, repairs, and renovations. President Obama’s 2017 budget proposal for the U.S. General Services Administration’s Federal Building Fund is, at least tentatively, good news fo

The ruling, if it stands, will complicate compliance with National Labor Relations Board regulations. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has very specific, if sometimes confusing, requirements employers must follow when disciplining employees

The city of Hartford, Conn., and the Connecticut Department of Transportation are discussing plans to re-direct I-84 and I-91 through the city with two tunnels costing $10 billion. The Hartford Courant reports that Congressman John B. Larsen (D-1st D

ATLANTA – There are hundreds of reasons to attend the 2016 Construction SuperConference, we offer our top ten. Kevin Gaffney, group show director, CSC: “The Construction SuperConference will offer you great opportunities to expand your knowl

The Senate has approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority. On Sept. 15, 2016, the U.S. Senate approved the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) by a 95-3 majority. This bill, if approved by t

Funding will accelerate R&D for solar and other clean energy technologies. The Energy Department has allocated funds to accelerate research and development of clean, state-of-the-art technologies. According to the Office of Energy Efficiency &

California has eliminated one of the requirements contractors must prove when invoking the “substantial compliance doctrine.” In most states, builders are required to maintain contractors’ licenses. The penalties for not doing so are very harsh