It may seem obvious that construction companies and federal agencies, such as the Department of Transportation, are to adhere to the federal regulatory statutes for federally funded construction projects, but you would be...more
I have handled more than one hundred prevailing wage cases, including dozens where the contractor allegedly violated the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act (PWA). Many times, the employer will assert that it was unaware that the...more
Can contractors “shop” bids after obtaining and using them to obtain contract awards? Generally speaking, the answer is yes under Virginia law. However, the law varies in other jurisdictions. While this may not seem...more
In light of the rise of investments in transportation projects, the Accountant General of the Ministry of Finance, the Director General of the Ministry of Transport, and the Manager of the Government Companies Authority...more
The court’s decision allows subcontractors to place unforgiving terms in their bids and gives them an ultimate out if general contractors do not agree to those terms. General contractors should pay attention to a...more
A major development and infrastructure project is announced that will provide significant work to a construction manager, general contractor (“GC”), and many subcontractors (“Sub”) across the building trades. The architect...more