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By Stoel Rives LLP for JDSupra.com Washington recently enacted SB 5024 (the “Bill”), which allows developers to use earnest money deposits towards construction costs in certain circumstances. The Bill will become effective on July 25, 2021. Under the new law, if (1) a purchase agreement discloses that earnest money deposits may be used for construction costs, and (2) the developer …
By Joe Bousquin for ConstructionDive.com Firms that follow these guidelines are six times safer than the industry average, according to the latest report from Associated Builders and Contractors. According to Greg Sizemore, ABC’s vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development, the safest construction companies typically have: Robust substance abuse policy Intensive onboarding and new hire orientation programs Frequent and regular …
By Kim Slowey for ConstructionDive.com Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte will end the state’s participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit programs by the end of June, making it one of the first states to fully opt out, according to a press release issued by the governor’s office. In addition, Gianforte has also proposed paying a $1,200 return-to-work bonus. Other states are also cutting …
By Joe Bousquin for ConstructionDive.com The future of construction in 2022 looks bright, especially in the institutional sector, but contractors will have to overcome a multitude of challenges to enjoy it, based on two bellwether construction reports issued last week. The uptick in the institutional sector, which includes healthcare, education, dormitories, recreation facilities and public buildings such as courts and …
By Todd A. Feuerman for ConstructionBusinessOwner.com In the first quarter of 2020, prior to the onslaught of the pandemic, the nation’s construction industry was thriving, adding more than $900 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) revenue to the United States economy. Both this revenue and high employment levels were the best the industry had seen since 2008. Then COVID-19 reached …
By George Gravenstine for AssuredPartners.com The construction industry has been on the rise for the past few years and is continuing to grow in 2018. While growth is often positive, there are some challenges that accompany it. Here are four of those challenges the construction industry is currently experiencing: Shortage of Qualified Workers Generational Differences Technology Adoption Project Complexity To …
