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Thank you for joining us at CSC 2017!

We’d like to thank everyone who came to this year’s Construction SuperConference in Las Vegas! We hope you…

December 28

Opinion—Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry

By Don Wallis Top management must initiate and enforce company regulations that protect all their employees. TIME Magazine’s…

December 28

The AIA Design and Construction Contract Forms Have Been Revised

This is the first revision in 10 years. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) design and construction contract…

December 28

Terms of Subcontract Signed After a Project is Complete Can Be Applied Retroactively

Conditions precedent must be proven.   An article in Florida Construction Update by Sanjo S. Shatley contains a detailed…

December 28

There are Limits to the Economic Loss Doctrine

Liability does not extend to vendors supplying product information. A recent post on the Babst/Calland Construction Law Blog…

December 28

Ninth Circuit Reaffirms the Expansive Interpretation of “Navigable Waterways of the U.S.” Under the CWA

The court rejected the defendant’s claim he was unaware of the scope of the Act. The vastly expanded…

December 28

Ideagility Has a Simple Message for CSC Attendees – Be Found

In the 21st century, it’s not enough to be great at your business if customers can’t find you.…

November 29

Opinion—Estimating and Project Management Remain the Key to Success

By Don Wallis. Field operations cannot succeed without competent office support. According to Elizabeth Sanborn, chief operating officer…

November 29

Common-Enterprise Defense Precludes Second Recovery for Injury

A Minnesota decision explains the requirements for a successful common-enterprise defense. The workers’ compensation statute protects contractors by…

November 29

The Lack of Green Building Litigation

The reason why formal litigation in green construction is relatively rare. Green, or more precisely, sustainable construction, has…

November 29