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New B.C. Tower Crane Requirements in Effect October 1, 2024

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On October 1, 2024, WorkSafeBC introduced new regulations (the Crane Regulations) regarding tower crane safety which amend Part 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (the OHS Regulation) in British Columbia. The...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

The Hidden Hurdle: Why Recovering Legal Fees Under EAJA Is Not a Guarantee for Contractors

Contractors often seek to recover attorney’s fees if they successfully present and resolve a claim, either through a negotiated settlement or litigation. In reality, of course, the government usually requires a waiver of...more

BCLP

Key Lessons from the Collapse of ISG

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The recent collapse of Interior Services Group (ISG), which filed for administration on 20 September 2024, has alarmed the industry. EY has been tasked with managing outstanding projects that Glenigan suggests total over £2.5...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

The Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act May Include More than Traditional Construction Projects

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The Michigan Building Contract Fund Act, commonly known as the Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act (MBTFA), is well known to those in the construction industry. The provision requires that when a contractor is paid for a...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Inspecting The New Int'l Arbitration Site Visits Protocol

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This September saw the publication of the International Bar Association Site Visit Model Protocol for International Arbitration, offering a framework of rules for conducting site visits in international arbitration. ...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

New Jersey DEP’s Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) Regulations: An Overview of the Proposed Rulemaking and Its Impacts...

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is immersed in one of the most impactful rulemaking proceedings in the state’s history in an effort to implement regulatory changes to address and mitigate the...more

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Why Homebuilders Must Carefully Structure Arbitration Clauses in Contracts

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Arbitration clauses in home purchase agreements and warranties can be powerful tools for resolving disputes efficiently. But as highlighted in a recent Florida appellate case, Osborne v. Drees Homes of Florida, it's essential...more

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Construction Chronicles: The Not-So-New and OMB-Approved Monthly Construction Utilization Report

In the spirit of “spooky season,” the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been “haunting” federal construction contractors with new compliance burdens. With the resurrection...more

DLA Piper

Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - October 2024 #2

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

Mayer Brown

Legal Developments in Construction Law: October 2024

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1. AN AGREEMENT TO AGREE IS UNENFORCEABLE – OR IS IT? An agreement to agree is not enforceable.  For example, in a sale of goods contract, price is an essential ingredient, and if still to be agreed between the parties,...more

K&L Gates LLP

Welcome News for Developers: Temporary Expansion of the Victorian Off-the-Plan Duty Concession

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The Victorian State Government (the Government) has announced a temporary expansion of the off-the-plan duty concession for purchasers of residential apartments and certain townhouses. The measure is a part of the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon?

When a construction project goes bad, there will often be more than one party looking for payment. The project owner might fail to pay both the contractor and the lender. If both the contractor and lender have liens, whose...more

Hogan Lovells

Die geplante Novelle des BauGB mit Fokus auf § 246e BauGB, dem „Bau-Turbo“

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Die von der Bundesregierung im Jahr 2021 geplante Novelle des Baugesetzbuches (BauGB) zur Förderung von Investitionen, Beschleunigung von Verfahren und Begrenzung von Baukosten hat große Erwartungen geschürt. Vor allem der...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/23/24) – Construction Backlog Rebounds, Real Estate Sustainability Grows, and Split...

In our latest roundup, construction output decreased, office utilization unchanged, September apartment starts fell 15% from a year ago as developers pulled permits, and more!...more

DCI Consulting

Analysis of OFCCP’s Revised Construction Scheduling Letter, Part 2

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This blog is part 2 of an analysis of the new OFCCP scheduling letter for federal construction contractors. Section 503 and VEVRAA, Item 2 This item requires contractors to submit documentation that it provided notice of...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Event] Uniting for Action: A Discussion About Collaborative Solutions for South Central Ohio’s Housing Future - November 13th,...

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Local and state elected officials, community stakeholders, private developers, and employers are grappling with Ohio’s recognized lack of high-quality, workforce-attainable housing options. While Ohio has been successful in...more

JAMS

Multiparty Mediations: Strategies for Success

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Construction projects are often complex, involving many parties, materials and systems. Likewise, many construction-related disputes are complex because they involve multiple parties as well as complex technical and legal...more

Kennedys

Recent First Department decision revisits duty of care and common law negligence

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The Appellate Division of the State of New York, First Department recently reversed a lower court decision, holding that a subcontractor did not owe a duty of care to a plaintiff working on a jobsite and therefore, determined...more

DCI Consulting

Analysis of OFCCP’s Revised Construction Scheduling Letter, Part 1

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On July 26, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) granted approval for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)’s revised construction compliance evaluation scheduling letter and itemized listing....more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

USDOT’S DBE Program Blocked in Kentucky and Indiana

The end of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is getting closer. The DBE program presumes women and minority-owned firms are disadvantaged and sets goals for them...more

Stoel Rives LLP

The Importance of Staying Organized for Discovery

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Most companies, hopefully, have a low risk of litigation. However, when litigation is unavoidable, it is important to be as prepared as possible to mitigate expenses and potential liability. Discovery—the process of...more

Carr Maloney P.C.

Coverage Exclusion Under Commercial General Liability Policy In Light of OCIP

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Understanding coverage exclusions in a subcontractor’s commercial general liability insurance policy can be a daunting task. What the insuring language of the policy appears to provide, may be taken away through a policy...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Labor Board New Fair Choice Rule Loophole for Construction Unions: What Employers Should Know

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The National Labor Relations Board’s Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule, codified at 29 C.F.R. 103.20-21, became effective on Sept. 30, 2024. The Biden Board’s final rule rescinded portions of a Trump-era 2020 rule...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Key Requirements of OFCCP’s New Audit Scheduling Letter for Construction Contractors

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024, that will require contractors to provide significantly more...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

New York City Construction Contractor Group Calls for Mental Health Reforms for Industry

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A leading New York City contractor association is spearheading an effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental wellness in the construction industry and seek legislative reform. The Business Trades Employers’...more

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