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Federal Contractor Alert - April 8, 2015 Deadline Ahead for Compliance with New Rules on Workplace Discrimination

Construction Dive

In a recent Client Alert, construction law firm Smith Currie & Hancock LLP reminds us of President Obama''s Executive Order (EO) protecting employees of federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts in excess of $10,000 against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

Like many states, New Hampshire law requires that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay wages to its employees, the general contractor must pay them. Davis Bacon requirements are yet another instance in which “[t]he prime contractor shall be responsible for the compliance by any subcontractor,” 29 C.F.R. § RSA 275:46.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

It affects the safety, efficiency and quality of the work, and the overall satisfaction of the general contractor and project owner. You need to show care to your team members, the general contractor and project timelines. If a goal needs clarification, communicate with the general contractor about it.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Business umbrella insurance is relatively inexpensive for most contractors. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books. Job Orders / Task Orders.