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Contractor Guidance on Avoiding OSHA and Other Legal Problems

Gain tips on ways to protect everyone at the worksite and mitigate liability.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s definition of an independent contractor has been in a state of flux between the Obama/Trump/Biden administrations. This can create confusion about the classification of workers and the responsibilities...

AIA G701, G702 and G703: Application for Payment

Gain an understanding of how to properly process and complete the AIA Payment Application and Change Order Forms.

Payment applications and change orders are a vital component of successful project management for building design and construction professionals. AIA Document G701™–2017 is used to...

Assessment of Aging Asbestos Cement Pipe Systems

Gain the tools to assess the condition and remaining service life of asbestos cement pipes.

Thousands of miles of asbestos-cement (AC) pipe in North America are reaching the end of their expected service life, although actual service life depends largely on pipe condition and working environment....

Talking Shop: Communicating with Contractors

Explore the importance of effective communications, identifying appropriate communication methods, and make smart communication decisions.

In one of the most memorable lines from the 1967 Paul Newman movie classic ‘Cool Hand Luke’, the prison warden says, ‘What we’ve got here is … failure...

Construction Management At-Risk Fundamentals

Understand how CMAR can control and improve cost and schedule as well as allocate and reduce risks.

The Construction Manager at Risk model has become an accepted project delivery method for public and private projects throughout the country. Many project participants have a limited understanding...

Implied Obligations in Construction Contracts

Don’t be caught off-guard by implied contract obligations that you did not even know existed.

Few would challenge the wisdom of Ben Franklin’s aphorism, “When a friend deals with a friend, Let the bargain be clear and well penn’d, That they may continue friends to the end.” Blind reliance...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design and Potential Pitfalls

Learn about the safety principles behind the roundabouts and the specific design practices employed to address both simple and complex issues.

Congestion and safety problems occur at intersections, with nearly 70% of all vehicular crashes and approximately 50% of pedestrian crashes in urban areas...

Basic Principles of Construction Insurance

Understand the basics of insurance policies available on construction projects and common problems in making claims.

Claims for damage to property or persons often arise in connection with ongoing or completed construction projects. For many of these claims, parties maintain insurance that may potentially...

Proving and Pricing Subcontractor Delay Claims

Understand the contract provisions that affect a subcontractor’s ability to recover damages if a project is delayed.

This topic will discuss issues that subcontractors face related to project delays. This information will include categories of delays, causes, effects of delays, and how to prove...

Cell Tower Leasing, Lease Rates, and Sales Prices

Understand the terms of your cell tower lease and avoid provisions that harm property values and the future use of the property.

Get answers to the two most frequent cell lease questions: What is the going rental rate for cell leases — particularly the thousands of leases coming up for renewal?...