What Employers Should Keep in Mind Going Forward
In October 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule establishing a new standard for determining when two or more entities may…
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Ambiguous Language and Other Terms to Look Out for in Construction Contracts
While contract drafting and review are usually delegated to lawyers, it’s essential for contractors to pay attention to key terms when entering contracts, whether they…
Old School, New School
In construction, like most industries, there is a tension between the old and the new when it comes to technology, materials and methods. The debate…
How the Russia-Ukraine War Could Impact the Construction Industry
On February 24, 2022, just as the world was beginning to show signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia invaded Ukraine in what Russian…
Lean on Me
Construction projects depend on the coordination and execution of multiple parties to ensure success. The manufacturer has to have the right product, the supplier has…
A Price Escalation Clause Can Protect Contractors From Price Increases
One of the major headlines in the construction industry during 2020 was the dramatic increase of lumber prices and costs of other raw construction materials…
Construction Industry Round Table Announces Board Elections & New Chairman
The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT), a national business trade association comprised exclusively of approximately 120 chief executives from the leading design and construction companies…
Construction Litigation: Best Practices for Document Management
For most, the thought of litigation is burdensome. But it doesn’t always have to be. The outcome in construction litigation often turns on an attorney’s…
Construction Contracts and Coronavirus Complications
As a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many construction projects around the United States have been, and are being, significantly delayed or curtailed. In…
MBMA Celebrates 2019 Metal Construction Hall of Fame Inductees
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to announce that five industry leaders with MBMA ties have been introduced as part of the 2019…