On July 27, 2020, Illinois announced 1,231 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, delivering the Prairie State its sixth day straight with more than 1,200 new cases. This brings the state […]
Chicago Industrial Construction Reaches Record High Despite Pandemic Read Post »
As of May 26th, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Assistant Secretary Loren Sweatt reported that there were 1,364 COVID-19 whistleblower complaints filed. Of those thousands of complaints, only one
Construction Firms Faced With Coronavirus-Related OSHA Citations & Stop Work Orders Read Post »
Despite work being done in good faith, many contractors face allegations that they simply should not face alone. Proceedings and claims can cause delays in projects and distract construction teams
When to Hire a Greensboro Construction Attorney Read Post »
It can be somewhat daunting deciding when and why to seek help from a contractor defense attorney. While your firm may not feel the need to hire an attorney to
Two Types of Cases a Charlotte Contractor License Defense Lawyer Can Handle Read Post »
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise throughout the United States, we have grown accustomed to changes in rules, shifts in policy, closings, re-openings, re-closings, and a host of other obstacles
Can OSHA impose COVID-19 Guidelines? Read Post »
Employers in Washington should be aware of upcoming changes in safety rules established by the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA). On October 1, 2020, revisions to WISHA, including
WISHA Updated Standards Read Post »
Contractors, and particularly subcontractors, face the risk of nonpayment on virtually every project they take on. Even when the owner of a project is financially reliable, such as the U.S.
Just last month, we discussed that measures of construction activity based on construction worker hours were beginning to resemble pre-COVID-19 levels across the country. This finding was based on June
Construction Costs Dip for the First Time in a Decade Read Post »
In news that will be music to the ears of Alberta’s struggling economy, the Premier announced this month that the corporate tax rate will be cut from 10 to 8
Alberta Infrastructure Spending Boost Read Post »
It’s not uncommon for contractors to be met with a surprise visit from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Even when inspections are announced, contractors can still be unprepared
How to Contest an OSHA Citation Read Post »
