Every business, including construction companies, has slow periods where business is light and there is more downtime than usual. While it may be tempting for construction companies to let their […]
5 Ways Contractors Can Focus on Professional Development in Slow Times Read Post »
It is an unfortunate fact that litigation is common in the construction industry. Being able to sue anyone for just about anything ensures that companies will file lawsuits in response to problems as a way of forcing resolution.
Common Causes of Construction Litigation Read Post »
Infrastructure projects hold a special place in the construction industry as they are almost exclusively managed by government agencies and impact every other construction project.
Common Infrastructure Legal Mistakes to Avoid Read Post »
In recent years, various branches of the Labor Department have been in the habit of distributing negative news releases about businesses that have received citations. If your company has ever been the subject of such “public shaming,” you know how damaging that press coverage
Keeping Labor Department Citations Out of the News Read Post »
On Election Day 2020, Florida voters passed Amendment 2, which raises the minimum wage in our state. What does that mean for construction and your crew? Quite simply, it means
3 Strategies for Managing the New Minimum Wage Read Post »
According to the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), transportation accidents have been the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the United States every year since 1992. Data collected by
Understanding Highway & Road Construction Work Zone Safety Read Post »
In July of 2020, United States federal agency The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a study entitled “Health Risk Behavior Profile of Construction Workers, 33 States,
Are Construction Workers More Prone to Health Risk Behaviors? Read Post »
Operating a company, school, or other business interest during the COVID-19 pandemic can be risky. Leaders must make a special effort to follow all precautions to keep their employees and clients safe.
Protections That a COVID-19 Liability Shield Can Provide Read Post »
If you are a government contractor or supplier, you have likely heard of the Miller Act. You may have had to post a bond for a government project, or you may know someone who has filed
What Contractors Should Know About the Miller Act Read Post »
Throughout the United States, businesswomen benefit from Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. This certification allows qualified small businesses to participate in the WOSB Federal Contracting Program, which the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Changes to Women-Owned Small Business Certification Read Post »
