Category: Construction

EPA Official Promises More Enforcement of Lead Rule

By Tom Scarlett      February 2012 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has “begun stepping up its inspections and enforcement” of its Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule for lead paint, an EPA official said during a webinar last month. Don Lott, associate director of the EPA’s Waste and Chemical Enforcement Division, noted that his… Continue reading EPA Official Promises More Enforcement of Lead Rule

Construction Law Alert: “Later is Never the Right Time to Check Your Insurance” | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC – JDSupra

Having the proper insurance coverage is important to all parties involved in the construction process. The various contracts governing the construction project should be clear as to the coverage for which each of the parties is responsible. Additionally, the parties must confirm that the actual coverage in place meets the needs of the project. Here… Continue reading Construction Law Alert: “Later is Never the Right Time to Check Your Insurance” | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC – JDSupra

Binding Bids

The construction industry operates by word-of-mouth to a great extent. Therefore the question: How binding is someone’s word. A typical example of verbal arrangements in the construction industry is subcontractor bidding. In typically last-minute preparations of their bids contractors and subcontractors rely on verbal prices from subcontractors and material/equipment suppliers. The contractor or subcontractor involved… Continue reading Binding Bids