Construction Dive

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Construction Dive’s award-winning column examined the major legal topics facing contractors this year, including new regulations, avoiding disputes and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence.

Legal 135

Legal DOT Regulation Contractors 135

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 5, 2018

To help contractors prepare, Viewpoint recently hosted a webinar on how contractors can get ready for the new standards. So where should contractors start? First, contractors need to know the timeline of the new changes and what the standard includes. With these three steps: Know the Technical Standard.

Contractors 227

Contractors Accounting Contract Viewpoint 227

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 18, 2016

Any experienced contractor knows that even carefully planned projects can result in devastating losses and unanticipated budget overruns due to a number of factors. That's often when legal disputes often arise.

Legal 120

Legal Claims Budgeting Budget 120

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

Contractors 156

Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Most contractors recognize the need for licensing and bonding in the construction industry, but it can be a challenge to understand the bond size requirements, as bonding thresholds are mandated by each state, not an overarching federal law.

Legal 686

Legal Contractors Industrial Construction 686

Construction Dive

APRIL 21, 2020

contractors want to know when their projects are "essential" and what to do if a worker is exposed to COVID-19. Among other questions, U.S.

Legal 156

Legal Contractors Construction 156

Construction Dive

JUNE 29, 2020

While employee screenings and temperature checks are best practices for keeping coronavirus at bay, there are legal implications that construction firms need to be aware of, according to experts.

Legal 172

Legal Contractors Construction 172

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Los Angeles-based heavy civil contractor said it is working to resolve most of its outstanding litigation by the end of 2024.

Los Angeles 144

Los Angeles Legal Contractors 144

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That's why you need legal help. A legal professional can identify the rules and regulations that apply to your business and advise you on operating within those laws.

Legal 113

Legal Contract Discrimination Liability 113

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Between 2018 and 2022, Englewood’s national construction work in the cannabis retail industry grew by 100% and we expect that trajectory to continue as more states legalize recreational marijuana use and cannabis firms expand into new markets. These large facilities require specialty systems for artificial light, watering and humidification.

Retail 296

Retail Green Construction Regulation 296

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Construction legal experts say there are a number of tactics subcontractors can use — ranging from politeness to state laws — to collect money owed to them.

DOT 166

DOT Legal Contractors Construction 166

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.” Independent Contractors (Self-Employed) vs. Employees. What is a 1099 Employee?

Insurance 156

Insurance Plans Contractors Employment 156

Construction Dive

JULY 30, 2024

Lawyers talk about the ways that contractors can guard themselves against the legal risks of attacks, and what to do if a breach occurs.

Legal 160

Legal Contract Risk Contractors 160

Construction Dive

MARCH 16, 2023

The Los Angeles contractor also said it lost a record $11 billion in potential new jobs in 2022 when owners canceled projects.

Los Angeles 131

Los Angeles Legal Contractors 131

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The megaproject contractor said most of the charges related to settlements on legacy projects have been resolved.

Legal 130

Legal Contractors 130

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For contractors, these come in the form of a process known as prequalification and contractor management. What is Contractor Management? Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards.

Management 123

Management Contractors Safety OSHA 123

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The mayor of the Connecticut city said the agreement will end a seven-year legal saga over the Colorado Rockies’ Minor League ballpark.

Connecticut 140

Connecticut Colorado Agreement Legal 140

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

While disputes between contractors and design teams are growing, planning and communication can mitigate this friction, legal experts say.

Change Orders 154

Change Orders DOT Legal Plans 154

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Early Collaboration with the entire team, including your national contractor, is the key to mitigating risks and achieving better results In commercial construction, early collaboration between Directors of Construction and General Contractors (GCs) can be the difference between a successful project and costly delays or budget overruns.

Risk 156

Risk Commercial Budget Budgeting 156

Construction Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

Contractors and engineers need to keep up as the climate changes amid outdated guidelines, said legal experts at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.

Guidelines 140

Guidelines Legal Conference Washington 140

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 18, 2018

You should instead find a commercial roofing contractor. Though there are many contractors out there, some of them are not reliable because they don’t have the experience that’s needed to handle such projects. Before you hire any contractor, you should do some background check to find out whether they are registered by the government.

Commercial 121

Commercial Contractors Insurance Injury 121

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2014

On construction projects, contractors, owners, and subs will fire contract language back and forth like missiles in what gets to be an arms race of legalities that negatively affects projects by creating panic and anxiety. Things get much more muddled when contract language, and legalities are entered into the mix. Berkeley.

Agreement 219

Agreement Deals Contract Legal 219

Construction Dive

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Irving, Texas-based contractor also appointed Kevin Hammonds to chief legal officer to succeed John Reynolds, who is retiring.

Legal 130

Legal Texas Office Contractors 130

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Legal Expense Insurance. What Is Snow Removal Insurance?

Insurance 187

Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 187

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. 9) Legality and Taxes. You can also hire a lawyer to help you out with other legal requirements such as service agreements. 8) Brand name. For a sole proprietorship business, you can’t use your name.

Insurance 295

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2020

After four days of answering client inquiries (that’s my favorite part my job as a construction attorney), I decided to write an ebook addressing: (1) the most important legal issues facing contractors in this time of uncertainty; (2) the practical day-to-day issues involving site access, safety, wages, unemployment and other benefits; (3) tips (..)

Contractors 124

Contractors Claims Legal Mobility 124

Construction Dive

JULY 20, 2020

Contractors need to ensure that employees, particularly managers and supervisors, are aware of the ramifications of these new legal protections, according to construction attorneys.

Legal 135

Legal Contractors Management Construction 135

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

Contractors today deal with challenging projects, often with multiple performance obligations. When implemented properly, they offer improved cash flow and better accounting insight, which benefits contractors and customers. New revenue recognition standards will require contractors to adjust accounting practices.

Accounting 223

Accounting Contract Viewpoint Cash Flow 223

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

But I have never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?”. the Court of Appeals of Mississippi held that the PAID IN FULL principle—or what lawyers know as accord and satisfaction —barred a contractor’s claim for additional payment. In Triangle Construction Co. Fouches and Assoc.,

Negotiation 104

Negotiation Contractors Claims Mississippi 104

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

TalaTek's Johann Dettweiler says contractors often are unaware of the all data they collect, from social security numbers to project plans, and that there are serious legal and financial ramifications if it's exploited.

Legal 132

Legal Security Plans Contractors 132

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors. Why should you care?

Lien 117

Lien Risk Contractors Banking 117

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 6, 2025

If you’re a contractor or safety professional, these changes are more than just another to-do on your compliance listthey bring important updates for recording and submitting workplace injuries and illnesses. Your companys legal name (yep, no abbreviations here). Are you ready for the new OSHA 300 Log requirements in 2025?

OSHA 124

OSHA Injury Safety US 124

Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

Former workers at a collapsed Kent groundworks contractor are set to receive cash payouts after being dismissed without consultation. Twenty seven ex-staff at Ellicon Construction have won their legal battle after they were dismissed without proper consultation last summer when the firm went into administration.

Consulting 130

Consulting Legal Employment Profitability 130

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.

Management 105

Management Contractors Safety Certification 105

Construction Dive

MAY 8, 2023

Delayed impacts from the pandemic, an adverse legal ruling and accounting charges conspired to eat into the contractor’s top and bottom lines.

Legal 125

Legal Accounting Contractors 125

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 10, 2024

Managing a hectic schedule and complex projects can be challenging if you're a contractor. This is a mark of professionalism and can also help if you have an insurance or legal claim. You must also ensure that your paperwork, documents, and contracts are in order.

Documentation 120

Documentation Insurance Legal Claims 120

Construction Dive

JANUARY 15, 2020

While some large construction firms oversee in-house monitoring of cyberthreats, the use of a third-party vendor makes sense for many contractors, says one legal expert.

Legal 119

Legal Housing Contractors Construction 119