Shelter-in-Place (SIP) - A Shelter-in-Place order means just that, stay and shelter in the place you typically shelter, i.e., living quarters. The State of California has determined that construction is an “Essential...more
As we begin the new year, it is a good time to look at requirements that change from year to year. In this article we look at certain public works requirements in California. Many public works contractors are already aware...more
1/24/2020
/ Apprenticeships ,
Construction Industry ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
General Contractors ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Project Delivery Methods ,
Public Works ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Skilled Laborers ,
State Labor Laws ,
Subcontractors
California's Governor has signed into law a bill passed by the legislature amending Section 3351 of, and adding Section 2750.3 to the Labor Code and amending Section 606.5 and 621 of the Unemployment Insurance Code relating...more
10/14/2019
/ ABC Test ,
Amended Legislation ,
Borello Test ,
CA Supreme Court ,
Construction Industry ,
Dynamex ,
Employee Definition ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
General Contractors ,
Gig Economy ,
Governor Newsom ,
Independent Contractors ,
State Labor Laws ,
Subcontractors ,
Wage and Hour
Delay and Disruption Claims -
Delay and disruption issues can come up in any project. This article offers an initial introduction and explains the legal requirements for both delay and disruption claims, and practical...more
In recent case of United Riggers and Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron and Steel Company ___ Cal. 4th ___ (May 14, 2018 Case No. S231549), the California Supreme Court addressed whether a direct contractor can withhold payment...more
Letter from the Editor -
Welcome to the spring 2017 edition of our Under Construction newsletter. We hope 2017 is off to a good start for you and your company.
An issue that seems to commonly come up in cost-plus...more
3/20/2017
/ Appeals ,
Arbitration ,
Building Information Modeling (BIM) ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Contract Terms ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
General Contractors ,
Good Faith ,
Promissory Estoppel ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Real Estate Development ,
Subcontractors ,
Termination for Default ,
Trump Administration ,
Waivers
Welcome to the winter 2016 edition of our Under Construction newsletter. We hope your year has been good to your family, your company and you as we wrap up these remaining few weeks of 2016.
A recent hot topic with...more
12/8/2016
/ Arbitration ,
Arbitration Awards ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Liens ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Design Professionals ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financial Statements ,
General Contractors ,
NLRB ,
Payment Bonds ,
Public Works ,
Statute of Repose ,
Subcontractors ,
Unions ,
Waivers