Labor

A well-written construction contract can be the deciding factor between a smoothly run project and a contractor’s worst nightmare. Your construction contract is more than a breakdown of the work […]

There are many reasons why a contractor decides to seek the counsel of a Jacksonville construction attorney. An attorney can help you perfect a lien against an owner that refuses

A lawyer can be a powerful ally for a contractor that is focused on growing their business and dominating their market. When your mind is on the money, you don’t

The construction industry is known for praising bravado while downplaying talk of inequality and “PC culture.” While a tough attitude is something to be praised, fostering a hostile work environment

There has recently been an unprecedented focus on addressing sexual harassment, especially in the workplace. While the film industry has been the focal point of this movement, attention is also

Senate Bill 324 is designed to eliminate some common areas of contention in the Tennessee construction industry, including: Eliminating contingent payment provisions  Increasing the duration of subcontractor lien deadlines Lessening

Tennessee Senator Jack Johnson is attempting to push through Senate Bill 324 (HB271), which will alter the way payments are processed and enforced in the construction industry. Contractors in the

No contractor wants to find themselves entangled in a long, drawn-out lawsuit with an owner who refuses to pay. Unfortunately, it often seems like litigation is the only way to

As we covered in part one, the construction industry is currently reaping the benefits of a record low unemployment rate. However, these numbers may be hiding an uncomfortable truth: workers

The construction industry has a record low employment rate this year, as evidenced by the 33,000 jobs added this April. This is an incredible turnaround considering that the Great Recession