By: William E. Kelley, Jr., LEED AP BD+C. The International Code Council (ICC) has been developing its International Green Construction Code (IgCC) for some time now, with the intent of rolling out the final version in March 2012. Despite the fact that the “final”… Read More >
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Is Indiana Ready for a Green Building Code?
New IRS Employee / Independent Contractor Classification
By: Robert J. Milford Are you an employee or an independent contractor? The answer to this question has major ramifications both in terms of payroll taxes as well as eligibility for employee benefits. The IRS has been conducting many audits in the last few… Read More >
Court Limits GC’s Liability for Injury to Sub’s Employee
By: Sean T. Devenney On September 9, 2011, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued its opinion in Shawnee Construction and Engineering, Inc. v. Don C. Stanely, Jr., which serves as the most recent example of the limitations placed on the duties owed to individual… Read More >
The AIA Guide for Sustainable Projects: What Contractors Should Know
By: William E. Kelley, Jr., LEED AP BD+C In a prior blog entry here, we provided an introduction and overview of the newly released American Institute of Architects (AIA) Document D503-2011, “Guide for Sustainable Projects”. A follow-up entry here addressed what Architects should know… Read More >
NLRB Issues Final Rule Requiring Employers to Post a Notice of Employee NLRA Rights
By: Robert J. Orelup On August 25, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) issued a Final Rule that will require all private sector employers subject to the Board’s jurisdiction to post a notice of employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (“Notice”)… Read More >
Construction Conversations: Buffet Says the Economy will be Fine
By: Andrew J. Mallon I love our culture. Most people pay $100-$200 a month for cable to watch news shows where the actual news to spin/screaming ratio is completely out of balance. We all complain but keep tuning in. At the same time we… Read More >
Imprelis Lawsuits: The Intersection Between Products Liability and Construction Services
By: Sean T. Devenney DuPont™, the maker of the lawn care product Imprelis™ has been dealing with claims that its product is harming trees in the area in which Imprelis™ was applied. See, for example, this article, which outlines the claims and allegations being… Read More >