Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours were beginning to resemble pre-COVID-19 levels across the country. This finding was based on June […]
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade Read Post »
A Florida construction company was recently required to pay an employee $4,352 in emergency sick leave. The construction company initially denied the request, and it wasn’t until the U.S. Department
Mediation is often the first step in resolving a construction dispute. This is because it is a relatively quick alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process that can resolve disputes to the
3 Tips for Successfully Mediating Your Construction Dispute Read Post »
You might be thinking that litigation is inevitable now that you’ve been notified of a construction defect on one of your past projects, but that’s not necessarily the case. Florida
Here Are Your Options When a Construction Defect Is Leading to a Dispute Read Post »
Despite signs that the construction industry is rebounding, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact the industry. Nowhere is this more apparent than a staggering drop in residential construction in
Residential Construction Drops in Florida Read Post »
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier announced this month that the corporate tax rate will be cut from 10 to 8
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost Read Post »
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: a construction company lacking in experience, resources, and reputation is awarded a lucrative construction contract following a competitive bidding process. Although bids
Unfairly Passed Over for a Contract? Contact a Columbia, SC, Bid Protest Attorney Read Post »
On June 24, 2020, a Lakeland contractor was arrested for three counts of misappropriation of construction funds and one count of making a false statement. The contractor in question was
What to Do if a General Contractor Misappropriated Funds Read Post »
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees from workplace discrimination. “Today, we must decide
Supreme Court Rules Employers Cannot Discriminate Against LGBTQ Employees Read Post »
It’s not uncommon for contractors to be met with a surprise visit from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Even when inspections are announced, contractors can still be unprepared
How to Contest an OSHA Citation Read Post »
