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Plumbers Face Numerous Safety Risks
The best thing a plumber can do to stay safe on the job is to…
Vax, or Test and Mask? OSHA Issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
Vax by January 4, or test and mask—that’s the gist of the new U.S. Occupational…
How Contractors Can Benefit from the CCORI
Given the never-ending threat of data breaches and identity theft, cybersecurity is a priority for…
How Exoskeletons Can Protect Your Crew
You may not be surprised to hear these OSHA statistics: 21 percent of all worker…
Feds Step in When States Fail to Protect Workers from Virus
States could lose regulatory power over workplace safety if they fail to require companies to…
Bending, punching, sheering and cutting are all amputation hazards in the workplace and failing to…
What Are the Roofing License Requirements in Illinois and Chicago?
Becoming a licensed contractor is an important step for any roofer. Not only does it…
What Hazards Can Outdoor Construction Workers Encounter?
Summer is in full swing here in Florida. Contractors can expect scorching heat and heavy…
Do I Really Need a Construction Litigation Attorney?
By all means, you can represent your company during a construction dispute, but we don’t…
2 Reasons Why a Construction Lawyer Should File Your Bid Protest
North Carolina has seen steady population growth over the past decade. In fact, the Tarheel…
A Deadly Fall Highlights Common Safety and Employment Legal Concerns in the Construction Industry
A young worker has died after plummeting 120 feet on a construction site in Nashville….
$1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Introduced
An ambitious $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill has been introduced. The Moving Forward Act, which would…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 3
Many experienced contractors make the mistake of verbally agreeing to perform work on a project without a written contract in place. Although conversing with an…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 2
As we discussed in the last section, when a contractor agrees to work on a construction project, it’s important that they have clearly defined the…
Essential Elements in Construction Contracts Part 1
No matter the size of a project, anytime you are hired for a construction job, you are entering into a business transaction. Establishing a written…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 5
As we have discussed throughout this series, there are several ways a contractor can protest a bid. The most common way to file a notice…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 4
As we have covered in sections one, two, and three, there are several reasons why a contractor elects to challenge a bid awarded to a…
Everything You Need to Know About Bid Protests Part 3
As we discussed in the first and second sections of this five-part article, interested parties that were not awarded a contract due to a violation…
Characteristics of Troublesome Construction Clients
In the construction business, you meet all kinds of clients. Most clients are easy to…
Common Roadblocks in Commercial Construction
A successful construction contractor knows and understands that it’s not uncommon for complications to arise…
COVID-19 and Safety on Your Job Site
The outbreak of COVID-19 becoming a pandemic has created havoc in all aspects of society,…
Chicago Industrial Construction Reaches Record High Despite Pandemic
On July 27, 2020, Illinois announced 1,231 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, delivering the Prairie…
Construction Firms Faced With Coronavirus-Related OSHA Citations & Stop Work Orders
As of May 26th, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt reported…
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade
Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours…
What to Do If Accused of Damage or Defects When Laying Underground Utilities
Winning a major government infrastructure project can propel your career to new levels. Landing a…
5 Tips for Drafting a Bid or Contract for Underground Utilities
The U.S. government is currently investing in major infrastructure projects, including underground utilities, that will…
A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Rooftop Safety and Accessibility
According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2019 published by the U.S. Bureau of…
Understanding OSHA Guidelines During a Pandemic
As an organization responsible for worksite safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Construction Industry
COVID-19 is changing how the construction industry operates on a global scale. Like other industries,…
New COVID-19 Guidelines from OSHA
In the many months since the pandemic hit the United States, workplace health and safety…
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When accidents occur on construction sites, the company faces significant losses, as do the employees…
Fatalities Up Among Hispanic Workers
Hispanic workers are a growing population in the construction trades, playing critical roles in the…
Follow Safety Procedures at Well Sites
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently fined a Caribbean refinery…
4 Ways COVID-19 Delays Can Impact Roadwork (And What to Do About It)
When you are working on a road construction project, it can be frustrating running into…
5 Common Challenges with Roadway Construction Projects
Any construction project has its share of challenges. However, when it comes to road repairs…
5 Common Immigration Employment Mistakes for Contractors
Hiring top talent is key in the construction industry. Whether it’s hiring engineers or skilled…
Everything You Need to Know About Lean Construction Part 1
Construction companies desperately need to cut costs and conserve resources if they wish to stay…
How Department of Labor Regulations Affect Government Bidding
When a contractor is awarded a government contract, it gives them the unique opportunity to…
What Is the Deadline to Protest a Bid?
Not all bids are awarded equally. Unfortunately, bias can find its way into the bidding…
Are Contractors Eligible for PPP Funds?
Understanding the PPP loan process can be tricky, and knowing who is eligible can be…
Common Causes of Construction Litigation
Common Infrastructure Legal Mistakes to Avoid
Washington OSHA Issues New Heat Standard
Summer 2021 has been a scorcher across the country, and the Northwest has set seemingly…
OSHA Violations Result in Jail Time
Every contractor dreads an OSHA citation—fearing fines, work shutdowns, and harm to reputation. But in…
Construction Infrastructure : Fixing Old Roads or Building New Ones?
As the ambitious $2.3 trillion infrastructure construction bill is currently being debated in Congress, many…
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