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Lessons Learned from the Recent Ruling on Contractor Responsibilities in Delay and Inefficiency Claims

J.S. Held on 5/23/2025

The recent ruling in Berkley Insurance Company v. Suffolk Construction Company, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, has highlighted several significant lessons for subcontractors,...more

Capturing the Sun: State Prompt Payment Acts' Effects on Solar Construction

DarrowEverett LLP on 1/30/2025

As the energy sector continues to expand, developers and contractors looking to expand their footprint are crossing state lines to construct energy projects. This is a good strategy for applying the same, successful...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 1, January 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 1/27/2023

Contech Trends to Watch in the New Year - “As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they’re turning to technology to boost performance.” Why this is important: All of the turmoil of 2022 (the...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 12, December 2022

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

Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report. Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them - Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more

[Event] Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference - December 7th - 8th, Alberta, Canada

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 11/24/2021

Canada’s leading event for the turnaround community is returning to Calgary! Focusing on the most pressing issues affecting the industry The Canadian Institute’s 20th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference ensures you...more

Cyber Risk Update for Construction Companies

Stoel Rives - Global Privacy & Security Blog® on 11/12/2019

Scammers are always seeking new ways to target victims for Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, where they leverage email to try to convince you to give them credentials, send them confidential information like W2s, send...more

Three Key Takeaways From Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Construction Risk Management Symposium 2019

Saul Ewing LLP on 3/5/2019

From safety practices to cyber threats to labor and employment challenges, the risks faced by the construction industry are best managed by staying ahead of a rapidly changing environment....more

Wake-up call for Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry: Contractor Falls Victim to Cyber Attack

Saul Ewing LLP on 1/16/2019

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that cyber-attacks by foreign governments into the nation’s electric grid are utilizing what it called "the system’s unprotected underbelly," the contractors and subcontractors that...more

Construction Contractors Used as Unwitting Launching Pads for Cyberattacks on Utilities

Saul Ewing LLP on 1/15/2019

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that cyberattacks by foreign governments into the nation’s electric grid are utilizing what it called "the system’s unprotected underbelly," the contractors and subcontractors that...more

Ohio Supreme Court May Expand Insurance Coverage Under General Contractor’s CGL Insurance for Damages Caused By Defective...

Saul Ewing LLP on 8/8/2018

In recent years, courts in several states have held that a general contractor's commercial general liability ("CGL") insurance policy may provide coverage for damage caused by a subcontractor's defective construction work....more

For OSHA Purposes, First Circuit Deems Subcontractor Employee of General Contractor

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 2/21/2018

Construction contractors are familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Multi-Employer Worksite rule. Under this rule, a general contractor (GC) can be held liable for safety violations committed by...more

Prime Contractors Take Note of New California Law Imposing Liability for Subcontractors’ Employees’ Unpaid Wages

Pillsbury - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real... on 11/22/2017

California is imposing greater responsibilities on prime contractors for nonpayment of wages and benefits by their subcontractors. On October 14, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law Assembly Bill 1701 (Thurmond), adding...more

Court Finds General Contractor Liable For Subcontractor’s Employees

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. on 11/15/2017

In a decision with potentially huge ramifications for the construction industry, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals found that employees of a framing and drywall subcontractor were also the employees of a general contractor...more

Subcontractor Exception Torpedoes Insurers’ Defense To Faulty Workmanship Claim

Carlton Fields on 9/19/2016

As this blog has reported, a line of cases deciding coverage disputes over faulty workmanship runs against (or, at least, around) a basic rule for interpreting insurance policies. Under that rule, the scope of coverage is...more

Taking a Closer Look at the New Federal Contractor "Blacklisting" Obligations

Littler on 9/1/2016

On August 25, 2016, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council published in the Federal Register its highly anticipated Final Rule regarding the so-called "blacklisting" procedures for federal contractors President...more

New, Relaxed Regulations Make Drone Use on Construction Projects Easier

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 7/19/2016

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently introduced relaxed regulations concerning the use of drones for commercial purposes. The new regulations could have a significant impact on drone usage in the construction...more

Recipe for a Project Bankruptcy: The Owner in Bankruptcy Through The Lens of the Construction Manager

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone on 5/12/2016

Industry leaders agree that the economy has turned the corner and private construction projects are on the uptick. Banks have eased lending requirements and there is more private equity money on the streets. Inexperienced...more

4 Considerations for Mechanic's Liens on Alternative Energy Projects

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 3/24/2016

Securing payment is critical for contractors, and contractors, subcontractors and suppliers often rely on their mechanic’s lien rights. However, on wind and solar electrical generation projects, unusual considerations can...more

A little good news: OSHA Grants Some Reprieve For Compliance with Its New Construction Industry Confined Space Rules

Baker Donelson on 8/5/2015

On May 4, 2015, OSHA issued a final rule setting new standards for workers in confined spaces on construction sites. The new rule requires coordination for multiple employers at the worksite, a competent person to evaluate...more

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