The court of last resort for Britain’s overseas colonies and some Commonwealth countries revived a lawsuit seeking to block the construction of an airstrip in Antigua and Barbuda over environmental concerns on... Read more »
Following up on our prior blog posts (here and here) regarding employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) generally for constructions companies, as well specific issues for consideration, this blog post evaluates the pros and cons... Read more »
Under the Massachusetts prevailing wage law (and most prevailing wage laws around the country), construction contractors performing construction on state-funded construction projects are required to pay employees the prevailing wages set by... Read more »
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) has issued a final rule establishing a project labor agreement (PLA) requirement for contracts that meet the definition of federal “large-scale construction projects” that are... Read more »
The lines of liability may not follow construction contract relationships, and a general contractor (GC) can be held liable for the safety and health violations of subcontractors on the worksite. While the... Read more »
The National Labor Relations Board’s new final rule for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act would find joint-employer status if one employer possesses the authority to control at least... Read more »
FAR Rule Implements EO-Mandated Use of Project Labor Agreements on Large Federal Construction Projects The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) has issued a final rule establishing a project labor agreement requirement... Read more »
In its first use of a sweeping executive power employed often during the Trump presidency, the Biden administration has waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction along... Read more »
Dismantling Gender Walls in the Construction Industry According to the national construction industry trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, construction labor demands are high. The construction business pays well and offers great... Read more »
According to the national construction industry trade association Associated Builders and Contractors, construction labor demands are high. The construction business pays well and offers great opportunities for progression. The traditionally male-dominated industry... Read more »