From 2009 to 2013, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration issued nearly 1,000 citations for violations of their construction demolition standards and regulations. As recently as 2014, a Connecticut-based contractor […]
The Basics of Demolition Safety Read Post »
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1,030 construction workers died from occupational injuries involving a confined space from 2011 to 2018. These fatal occupational injuries included engulfment
Don’t Get Trapped By Confined Spaces Hazards Read Post »
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in any situation in which the hazard in question cannot be completely removed or controlled in such a way that serious harm is unlikely.
5 Types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Read Post »
In previous legal newsletters, we have provided waiver and release type language for COVID-19. However, the following contract provision utilizes a different approach — it is a forbearance provision which
Contractual Way to Fight COVID-19 Liability Read Post »
It is not uncommon for contractors to take photos of their work. After all, photos can be an excellent marketing tool to display your craft and obtain new clients. But
Copyrights for Construction Photos Read Post »
On September 18, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 101, “An Act Relating to Public Construction,” into law. HB 101 amended both the Local Government Prompt Payment Act and the
Changes to the Retainage Rates for Government (Public) Construction Projects Read Post »
The rule of thumb in construction is that one out of every 20 customers will be problematic. The issues could be as simple as a customer not being satisfied with
HVAC Professionals: Controlling Customer Expectations Through Contracts Read Post »
On June 30, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed “The Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act” into law. The purpose of the act is to eliminate barriers of entry into positions licensed
A nail gun is a type of power tool used every day on construction sites across the United States of America in place of traditional hammers. Nail guns are preferred
The Do’s and Don’ts of Nail Gun Safety Read Post »
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), backover and runover fatalities account for dozens of the fatalities that occur each year in the construction industry. These workers include both
4 Ways to Prevent Runovers and Backovers in Construction Read Post »
