In part one, we discussed the massive impact that flooding is having on the State of Florida and how local governments are stepping up efforts to mitigate flood damage by […]
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Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards on the planet. In the United States, floods cause an estimated $8 billion in damage each year. Rising floodwaters destroy homes, roads,
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More and more, owners and developers are forgoing separate construction projects in favor of a mass collection of projects. These megaprojects are typically valued at over $1 billion and take
Megaprojects Are on the Rise Read Post »
We’ve previously covered how contractors on federal construction projects must abide by affirmative action regulations, and it’s not hard to see that foreign-born workers are becoming a vital part of
The Construction Industry’s Foreign-Language Gap Read Post »
The new public charge rule that was supposed to be implemented by USCIS on October 15, 2019 has been blocked by three U.S. District Court judges. The rule sought to
Immigration Law: Public Charge Rule Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to improve employee safety in the workplace by enforcing a bevy of
Among the most fatal of workplace hazards, caught-in/between hazards were responsible for 50 deaths in the construction industry in 2017. The sheer size and difficulty of operating heavy equipment makes
OSHA on Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Safety Read Post »
As an employer, you simply can’t make the mistake of retaliating against a worker that submits a complaint against you with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Federal law
How the New Taxpayer First Act Deals With Retaliation Complaints Read Post »
Construction firms must always be mindful of their safety practices. Whether it’s identifying hazards, performing a risk assessment, training and educating your workforce, or ensuring everyone on the site is
Does Your Construction Company Have Zero-Tolerance Policies? Read Post »
While no roofing contractor wants to be responsible for an injury, many fail to abide by safety regulations that can prevent fatal accidents on their jobsites. Below, we discuss how
Wrongful Death: How Roofing Contractors Can Avoid and Defend Against a Claim Read Post »
