topic

Law

Understand the legal issues shaping the construction industry. Stay informed on contracts, labor regulations, compliance, litigation and evolving legislation that can affect your business.

  • books on bankruptcy
    ,

    What Do You Do When One of Your Subcontractors Files for Bankruptcy Protection?

    Strategies for managing insolvent trade partners
    Read More →: What Do You Do When One of Your Subcontractors Files for Bankruptcy Protection?
  • ,

    Contractors Seek Clarity on Tier 4 Emission Standards

    With U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 interim emissions standards for off-highway equipment scheduled to take effect in 2011, construction business owners are trying to determine the new regulation’s expected impact on their operations and finances.
    Read More →: Contractors Seek Clarity on Tier 4 Emission Standards
  • ,

    Psst…Have You Done Smart Estate Planning?

    When you think of “estate planning,” do morbid thoughts come to mind that you can’t get past?
    Read More →: Psst…Have You Done Smart Estate Planning?
  • ,

    Using Legal Services for Construction Law Issues

    Keep your construction company in line with the law without exceeding your budget.
    Read More →: Using Legal Services for Construction Law Issues
  • ,

    Turning Tax Credits Into Cash

    The tax code is reshaping the landscape for the construction industry. The entire built environment is embracing green initiatives, aided by significant incentives from the current (and former) administration. The government is investing heavily in clean technology, and many of the most lucrative incentives are being delivered through the tax code. Construction businesses can leverage these incentives to keep busy and profitable.
    Read More →: Turning Tax Credits Into Cash
  • ,

    Protect Your Company from Subsurface Installation Damage Claims

    As an owner of a construction business, you may perform underground excavation work as a common practice.
    Read More →: Protect Your Company from Subsurface Installation Damage Claims
  • ,

    Avoiding LEED Litigation

    Considering the following rules and guidelines during contract signing can help your company avoid Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) related litigation after a project.
    Read More →: Avoiding LEED Litigation
  • ,

    Controlling the Government Inspection

    For the last few years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and other agencies have emphasized cooperation and consultation more than the vigorous enforcement associated with the early 1990s.
    Read More →: Controlling the Government Inspection
  • ,

    New ANSI Regulations Impact Workers on All Roads and Highways

    Failure to comply with the new ANSI clothing requirements can risk workers safety and potentially result in costly safety citations.
    Read More →: New ANSI Regulations Impact Workers on All Roads and Highways
  • ,

    How to Protect Your Construction Company so the Party Doesn’t Get Out of Hand

    Summer is approaching and company sponsored picnics and softball games are just around the corner but so are liability issues for employers who are holding these gatherings. From impaired driving accidents to sexual harassment charges or worker’s compensation claims, events involving over-the-top partying can expose employers to serious risks. Therefore, when planning your company outing this year, be sure to take precautions to minimize your risks.
    Read More →: How to Protect Your Construction Company so the Party Doesn’t Get Out of Hand
  • ,

    Environmental Compliance Assistance

    Reviews construction regulations to keep you updated on construction industry regulations and OSHA regulations for construction to ensure compliance.
    Read More →: Environmental Compliance Assistance
  • ,

    Employee or Independent Contractor?

    Understand the difference and save yourself from an ugly government audit. Construction firm owners continue to misclassify employees as independent contractors, and in the process, fail to pony up their share of taxes for unemployment and payroll, among others, to federal and state governments. So says the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state Departments of Labor, organizations that are investing millions of dollars in audits and investigations to find out. Based on the research- they have a point.
    Read More →: Employee or Independent Contractor?

OUR DIGITAL PARTNERS

trending

From Our Partners