Contract Negotiation Pitfalls Every Construction Team Should Know
Key Takeaways: Construction contract negotiation pitfalls, including vague scope of work, one-sided indemnity clauses, poorly structured payment terms…
June 11Latest in: Compliance
Negligence, Compliance and the Reasonable Care Standard
Key Takeaways: Code compliance with safety standards (building codes, OSHA, federal regulations) doesn’t automatically establish reasonable care or…
June 11
California Construction Contract Disputes: Reducing Risk Early
Key Takeaways: Vague scope language, payment delays and poor documentation cause most California construction contract disputes. Mechanics liens,…
June 4
West Virginia Clarifies Construction Damages Rule
Key Takeaways: The West Virginia Supreme Court confirmed the gross-disproportionality rule in construction contract damages, allowing courts to…
June 4
Virginia Expands Wage Liability for General Contractors
Key Takeaways: Virginia House Bill 238 makes general contractors jointly and severally liable for subcontractor wage and overtime…
May 21
Florida Construction Payroll Fraud: Lessons for Employers
Key Takeaways: Florida construction payroll fraud exposes companies, workers, and insurers to legal and financial risk. Workers’ compensation…
May 14
How Construction Teams Can Prevent Costly Scams
Key Takeaways: Construction scam prevention requires strong vendor verification, strict payment process protocols and comprehensive fraud awareness training.…
May 14
Construction Safety Week: All In Together for Safer Jobsites
Key Takeaways: Construction Safety Week’s “All In Together” theme emphasizes shared responsibility for jobsite safety, boosting hazard recognition…
May 8
Mastering ESI Protocols in Construction Discovery
Key Takeaways: Construction discovery requires early, detailed ESI protocols to control data preservation and document collection. Effective legal…
April 23
California Redefines Construction Standards to Build a Greener Future
Key Takeaways: California is the first state to set embodied carbon limits in its building code, driving material-based…
April 23