Matthew J. DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This sweeping action revoked Executive Order 11246, a policy that had guided federal contractors on affirmative action and anti-discrimination measures since 1965. The new directive eliminates requirements for federal… Continue reading What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the End of Executive Order 11246 — And How to Stay Ahead
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From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects
Michael Jefferson | Davis Wright Tremaine Over the years, general contractors and commercial developers have debated their rights during a concurrent delay. When a concurrent delay happens, the question arises: should the general contractor receive a) an extension of time to complete the project (due to unforeseen delays), b) an extension of time along with… Continue reading From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects
Construction Notice of Completion Key to Unlocking Change Order Statutory Remedies
James Yand | Miller Nash The Washington Legislature enacted a requirement that contractors and subcontractors must get paid promptly for undisputed additional work on both public and private construction projects. The new law enacted in 2024 requires project owners on construction projects to issue a change order to the impacted contractor within 30 days after… Continue reading Construction Notice of Completion Key to Unlocking Change Order Statutory Remedies
Stop Losing Proposal Competitions
Matt Handal | Construction Law Musings It’s frustrating. You’re a great designer or contractor. Clients love you. The problem is you spend hours producing great proposals, but keep losing. Not only that, most of the time you don’t even get short listed. To make matters worse, the clients keep choosing firms you know you’re better… Continue reading Stop Losing Proposal Competitions
OSHA’s New PPE Fit Requirements for the Construction Industry
Jared B. Caplan | BuildSmart Effective December 12, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finalized an update to its personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry, emphasizing the importance of ensuring PPE fits properly. Clarifying the Need for Proper Fit The revised rule amends 29 CFR 1926.95, which outlines the criteria… Continue reading OSHA’s New PPE Fit Requirements for the Construction Industry