Bid-rigging, an illegal practice where businesses collude to determine which company wins a contract, has severe consequences for the industry and society. This disruptive scheme undermines free competition, increases project costs, and erodes trust in public procurement processes. Such practices
In a rapidly advancing digital age, the construction industry faces mounting challenges to maintain integrity and accuracy in project data. British Gypsum, a part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions, has introduced BIMlocker, an innovative digital construction tool designed to optimize the use of
In a tragic series of events that underscore the vital need for stringent safety measures in the construction industry, Ganson Building and Civil Engineering Contractors have been fined €250,000 for negligence following the death of John Joe McAfee. The incident at St. Oliver Plunkett National
In the fiscal years 2023-24, the UK witnessed the unfortunate deaths of 138 employees while on the job, coupled with a staggering 33.7 million workdays lost due to work-related illnesses and injuries. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) responded to these incidents with severe penalties,
The city of Hollister is grappling with the potential consequences of rescinding its recently updated 2040 General Plan. This issue has sparked significant concern among city officials due to multifaceted implications, particularly the increased susceptibility to the builder’s remedy provision of
Electronic signatures (eSignatures) are revolutionizing the real estate industry by enhancing transaction speed, security, and efficiency. Legal frameworks such as the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) have
