Construction Law

Construction Law is highly litigated, and one which has many legal ramifications present to construction companies, contractors, and sub-contractors.  Additionally, OSHA and other governmental regulatory bodies have an enormous impact on the industry, and it can be important to pay attention to changes dictated by the agency as far as employment matters, regarding employee safety regulations and accident reporting procedures. Additionally, intellectual property issues related to construction designs and litigation of those issues are also covered. The National Law Review covers the latest stories, developments, and litigation that impacts construction law and the Construction industry.

Both public and private construction projects are governed by contractual obligations, state law, and often times federal law and ordinances. Because of this, there are many terms that are binding on construction companies, as well as the individual, entity, or government agency. Visitors to the National Law Review can read about these binding terms, contractual disputes, construction defect claims, extra work claims as they unfold in the area of construction law.

The National Law Review also covers topics including permitting and zoning construction regulations in a variety of jurisdictions, liens and stop notice claims as they relate to construction sites, homeowner and subdivision claims, and public work issues related to public-private partnerships (P3). State and federal construction disputes, international disputes related to US agencies, and contractor and sub-contractor liability issues are also covered. Proper documentation of contracts, and contract terms, OSHA violations, important form contracts including AIA, EJDC, and AGC forms, and other developments in the area of construction law are covered regularly.

Regulations, ordinances, and zoning/permitting requirements change often, construction law is an area of law that is highly litigated. Visitors to the National Law Review will find the latest developments related to construction law, as well as expert legal analysis of the implications of litigation, new regulations, and legislation.

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Aug
19
2014
OSHA Concludes that Acclimatization May Be the Most Important Element of a Heat-Illness Prevention Program Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
30
2017
OSHA Considers Extending Crane Certification Deadline Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jan
18
2024
OSHA Continues to Cite Construction General Contractors for Subcontractor Violations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
8
2017
OSHA Delays Crane Operator Certification Deadline Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
6
2017
OSHA Delays Silica Rule for Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
2
2020
OSHA Enforcement for Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard, 2018-2019: By the Numbers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
20
2017
OSHA Exempts Monorail Hoists from Cranes and Derricks Regulations Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
14
2015
OSHA Extends Enforcement Date for Confined Spaces in Construction Standard Jackson Lewis P.C.
Sep
26
2014
OSHA Extends Operator Certification Requirement for Cranes in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
3
2019
OSHA Finalizes Beryllium Standards for Construction and Shipyard Industries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
22
2012
OSHA Fines Double for FY 2011 Asst. Secretary Claims They Are “Still Quite Low” Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Mar
30
2023
OSHA Focusing Enforcement Efforts on ‘Vulnerable Workers’ at Construction Sites Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
27
2020
OSHA Guidance for the Construction Industry During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jan
27
2023
OSHA Increasing Fines Through Major Changes in Enforcement Policies Keller and Heckman LLP
Dec
29
2022
OSHA Inspection Dos and Don’ts for Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
Mar
28
2023
OSHA Inspections, Whistleblower Complaints, and Rapid Response Investigations: Considerations for Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Mar
2
2015
OSHA Internal Memo Outlines Triage Process for Reported Fatalities & Injuries Jackson Lewis P.C.
Apr
23
2020
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Compliance Guidance for Construction Workforces Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Jul
21
2020
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Guidance for the Oil and Gas Industry Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Oct
28
2014
OSHA Issues Directive for Cranes & Derricks in Construction, Subpart CC Jackson Lewis P.C.
Feb
20
2019
OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance for Crane Operator Certification Requirements Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
15
2015
OSHA Issues Final Rule on Confined Spaces in Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
4
2020
OSHA Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 Cases at Construction Sites Jackson Lewis P.C.
Aug
20
2014
OSHA Issues Guidance on Protecting Employees from Demolition Hazards Jackson Lewis P.C.
Nov
3
2018
OSHA Issues Important Guidance for Employer Safety Incentive/Drug-Testing Programs and Forecasts Key Enforcement Targeting Initiative Beveridge & Diamond PC
May
4
2020
OSHA Issues Industry-Specific COVID-19 Guidance for Construction, Manufacturing, Restaurant, Retail, and Meatpacking Businesses Foley & Lardner LLP
Jul
16
2020
OSHA Issues Inspection Guidance for Enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
May
23
2016
OSHA Issues New Spring Regulatory Agenda Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
23
2018
OSHA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Crane Operator Certification – Shifting the Original Intent of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
21
2023
OSHA Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Personal Protective Equipment for Construction Employees Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Aug
3
2017
OSHA Issues Safety Fact Sheet on Confined Spaces in Residential Construction Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
15
2018
OSHA Issues Silica Enforcement Memo Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
9
2015
OSHA Issues Temporary Enforcement Policy for Confined Spaces in Construction Holland & Hart LLP
May
29
2020
OSHA Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Construction Industry Employers Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Apr
13
2017
OSHA Launches Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Industry Jackson Lewis P.C.
 

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