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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 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 -

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 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 Industry Concerns Resulting from Dangerous Air Infiltrating into New York Region

Venable LLP on 6/23/2023

The New York region has experienced some of the worst air quality in the world as a result of the recent Canadian wildfires that continue to rage out of control, something weather forecasters believe will become more common...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 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

Business Continuity in a Natural Disaster: First Steps on the Road to Recovery - October 2022

Adams and Reese LLP on 10/4/2022

As we begin to assess the damage from historic Hurricane Ian, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. The Firm has extensive experience handling a wide range of disasters, including hurricanes Ida,...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

OFCCP Week In Review: February 2022

DirectEmployers Association on 2/7/2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

[Event] Annual Construction Law Seminar for Colorado Businesses - Latest Legal Developments Facing the Industry - March 4th,...

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 1/27/2022

Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This program is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...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

Does Your Business Contract With the Federal Government? Here’s What You Need to Know About New COVID Vaccine Rules

Houston Harbaugh, P.C. on 10/5/2021

Last week, the federal government issued new COVID vaccine rules that will apply to many federal contractors and subcontractors. These are the highlights: Q: Will the new rules apply to my business? A: These rules will...more

[Webinar] 2021 Construction Law Seminar - February 18th, 8:00 am - 10:00 am MST

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 1/29/2021

Join Sherman & Howard for our annual Construction Law Seminar, featuring presentations on the latest legal developments facing the industry. This virtual seminar is ideal for general contractors, subcontractors, real estate...more

Construction Law Zone - July 2020

Robinson & Cole LLP on 7/1/2020

Robinson+Cole’s Construction Group is pleased to bring you a recap of posts from our Construction Law Zone blog. As we continue to follow developments and trends in all areas of construction law and share our insights on...more

New Permitting Requirements Proposed for Construction Projects in the City of Boston

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 4/22/2020

The City of Boston has proposed new safety protocols for construction work deemed essential during the ongoing health emergency caused by the COVID-19 virus. ...more

COVID-19 and the Construction Industry: Important Considerations (For Information Purposes Only Not Intended as Legal Advice)

Troutman Pepper on 3/31/2020

COVID-19 has created a severe disruption to the construction industry. Certain jurisdictions, including Boston, San Francisco and Pennsylvania, have placed restrictions on construction projects deemed “nonessential” and...more

COVID-19 Shutters Boston Construction Industry for (At Least) Two Weeks. What's Next?

Conn Kavanaugh on 3/21/2020

In response to the public-health crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Walsh has ordered all construction activity halted in Boston, effective March 17, 2020. The order carves out exceptions for emergency utility...more

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