The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps a close eye on roofing contractors and their workers. They recognize the dangers of the roofing profession and see the vast potential
How Remote Inspection Robots Aim to Improve Roofing Safety Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring that employers across the country provide employees with a safe workplace that doesn’t negatively affect their health. Many of
Flood Preparedness and Response Part 2 Read Post »
Floods are relatively common in the United States, and their destructive power is well-documented throughout history. Hurricane Harvey, the Los Angeles Flood, and the Pacific Tsunami of 1946 resulted in
Flood Preparedness and Response Part 1 Read Post »
The construction industry has a reputation for being hazardous. Workers are asked to scale tall buildings, work around dangerous materials, and operate heavy machinery. There are innumerable ways for a
Scared Straight: OSHA Edition Read Post »
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arrives at your project site without warning, it’s too late to fix any lapses in project site safety that are currently present
Prepare for Your Next OSHA Inspection With This Checklist Read Post »
When an owner and a contractor (or a contractor and a subcontractor) decide to work together on a construction project, a contract will be used to ensure that both parties
Exploring Different Types of Construction Contracts Read Post »
All too often, our Portland contractor lawyers hear stories of contractors that were denied payment but never took legal action because they feared that the cost of legal fees would
Disputes and Lawsuits: When Does it Make Sense to File? Read Post »
In the construction industry, contracts are singularly responsible for ensuring that all parties meet their obligations for performance and payment. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, the work you
Did You Read Your Entire Contract? Here’s Why You Should Read Post »
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant and have little impact on the safety, structural integrity, or usability of a completed structure.
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects Read Post »
The Eighth Annual Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report 2018 revealed a shocking statistic related to construction disputes that should put all contractors on high alert: the average cost of construction
Can You Afford a $19 Million Dispute? Read Post »
