The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided some clarification regarding potential liability that can result from discarding materials that could be evidence in a lawsuit. In Shamrock-Shamrock, Inc. v. Remark, […]
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Colorado is a gorgeous, mountainous state that is experiencing some serious growing pains. The hard times of the state’s affordable housing crisis can be felt by laborers, contractors, and homebuyers
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Colorado is currently in the midst of a housing crisis. This is putting a major strain on construction companies in the Centennial State that are trying to keep up with
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a guide detailing various methods for preventing falls from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds as part of their Fatality Assessment
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As the leading cause of construction worker deaths in the United States, falls on the project site claim the lives of more than 310 workers every year while seriously injuring
Examining the Factors that Commonly Lead to Falls on the Project Site Read Post »
On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of President Trump and the Department of Labor. In addition
OSHA Enforcement Set to Increase Read Post »
As a contractor, you’re all too familiar with the additional stress imposed on you and your workforce by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Eventually, the looming presence of
Employer Responsibilities Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Part 2 Read Post »
In 1972, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began collecting valuable data on work-related injuries, fatal injuries, and illnesses. A 25-year report of these findings was recently published to
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As we discussed in part one of this two-part series, contractors in Alabama have to discern which of the state’s two mechanic’s liens applies to them. One lien greatly benefits
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 2 Read Post »
The mechanic’s lien is one of the most powerful tools that a contractor can employ when dealing with an owner that is bankrupt or refuses to pay for a construction
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