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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

[Webinar] Converging Compliance: Navigating OSHA and MSHA in Construction and Mining Operations - June 10th, 10:00 am PT

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 5/27/2025

Companies in the construction industry, particularly those involved in heavy highway construction, often have a vertically integrated structure that extends beyond construction projects. These companies may operate asphalt or...more

Key OSHRC Rulings Explained: Secretary of Labor v. Trinity Solar LLC

Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 4/11/2025

Welcome to “Key OSHRC Rulings Explained,” a new series in Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s OSHA Defense Report blog, designed to explore significant case summaries of Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decisions....more

[Webinar] Tenth Annual Construction Industry Legal Power Seminar - January 23rd, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Amundsen Davis LLC on 1/9/2025

Join our interdisciplinary panel of Amundsen Davis attorneys for a half-day livestream seminar highlighting the key issues and emerging trends impacting the construction industry. With an eye toward 2025 and beyond, sessions...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 12, December 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/20/2024

Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 11, November 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/26/2024

Welcome to our 11th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from a deep dive...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 9, September 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/1/2024

Welcome to our ninth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. Building Code Legislation Becomes Law - Why this is important: Senate Bill 166, 2024 Building Code Regulatory...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 7, July 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 7/24/2024

Welcome to our seventh issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we address a range of construction issues from potential impacts to OSHA’s authority and issues...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 5, May 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/22/2024

Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more

The Saiber Construction Law Column: April 2024

Saiber LLC on 5/8/2024

As set forth on its website, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) was created in 1970 “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing...more

Build Back Botter: What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

Littler on 3/1/2024

“Hey Chat GPT, finish this building.” This dare, written on a billboard that went viral last year, captures a truth and a stereotype about the world of construction. The truth is that the construction industry will, for the...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 10, October 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 10/27/2023

Lien on Me – Florida Edition 2023 - Florida’s Construction Lien Law, F.S. 713.001 et seq., was recently amended and includes important changes effective October 1, 2023, about which contractors should know. The following is...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 9, September 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/29/2023

Why Preconstruction has Stolen the Project Spotlight - “Clients are asking for more communication, too, with owners requesting to meet the preconstruction and estimating and management teams before a project begins.” ...more

Construction Safety: How Robust Compliance Programs Can Ensure Worker Safety

K2 Integrity on 5/5/2023

With construction less impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a large number of projects in progress across the country, the industry is seeing a rebound in construction activity. This increase in activity, however,...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 3, April 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 4/6/2023

What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door - When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 2, January 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 3/1/2023

EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) plans to prioritize its efforts to...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 11, 2022

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/22/2022

In this edition, our team weighs in on a wide variety of issues relevant to the construction industry, ranging from OSHA’s increased focus on elevated work safety and anti-bias clauses in construction contracts to protecting...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 10, 2022

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/2/2022

New and Revised AAA Rules that May Affect Your Construction Contracts - Does your contract contain a dispute resolution section that refers to the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) rules, mediation and/or...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 8, 2022

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 8/31/2022

JCG & Assocs., LLC v. Disaster Am. USA, LLC - "North Carolina general contractor licensing issue highlights unique claims." Why this is important: North Carolina has been cracking down on general contractor licensing,...more

Heat Protection Awareness: It’s starting to get hot again in many places and in other places heat is a constant issue

Woods Rogers on 5/6/2022

As part of Vandeventer Black’s participation in Construction Safety Week 2022, and with heat increasing in many places (or staying hot in others), we wanted to remind those in the industry of the importance of heat-related...more

Fifth Circuit to Employers: "Your Past May Haunt You"

Venable LLP on 1/11/2022

Every employer understands the importance of actively ensuring employee safety and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) standards, but a recent federal appeals court decision provides additional...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights: Issue 2, 2021

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 11/30/2021

5 Ways to Protect Yourself When Taking Over Someone Else's Project - "Many of the risks center around one thing: fixing the previous contractor's mistakes." Why this is important: Stepping into an existing project is a...more

Government Relations and Employment for the NC Construction Industry

Ward and Smith, P.A. on 10/25/2021

This is the first in a series of articles summarizing key topics discussed at Ward and Smith's 2021 Construction Conversations Webinar. Members of Ward and Smith's Government Relations and Labor and Employment teams...more

Vaccination Requirements Put Trades in the Middle but Path Forward is Clear

Cole Schotz on 10/15/2021

The construction industry, like many others, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the industry adjusts to the new normal, not everyone is on the same page. Many project owners, rather than risk site shutdowns and...more

Construction Projects In The (Not Quite Yet) Post-Pandemic World

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 2/9/2021

The beginning of 2021 should have marked the dawn of a new era. As the clocks turned past midnight, there was a collective sigh of relief from the world. 2020 was over and life would begin to return to normal. Sadly, the...more

Construction Industry Employers, Take Heed: “Willful” OSHA Violations May Lead to Criminal Penalties

Winstead PC on 12/15/2020

The U.S. government recently reminded employers that the consequences stemming from worker safety violations are not limited to civil monetary penalties and specific hazard abatement requirements levied by the Occupational...more

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