What Really Causes Construction Cost Overruns?
Key Takeaways: Construction cost overruns stem from information lag: field productivity data takes three to five weeks to…
July 29Latest in: Compliance
What Should a Commercial Renovation Plan Include?
Key Takeaways: Pre-renovation assessments covering electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, and roof conditions reduce change orders and protect budget.…
July 24
Manage Construction Disputes Before They Escalate
Key Takeaways: Treating construction dispute management as a project discipline, not a legal reaction, protects time, margin and…
July 16
$12.7 Million in OSHA Grants Available for Safety Training
Key Takeaways: OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants offer $12.7 million for construction safety training, covering fall protection, heat…
July 9
NYC Orders New Workplace Heat Safety Guidance
Key Takeaways: NYC Mayor Mamdani signed a June 22, 2026, executive order requiring multilingual heat illness prevention guidance…
June 25
Construction Legal Risk Starts Before Breaking Ground
Key Takeaways: Construction legal risk starts in planning: weak contracts, title defects and missed permits drive delays and…
June 25
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 11
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