The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced sweeping changes to its Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing, effective October 1, 2024. These revisions herald a new era of stringent compliance requirements for federal
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has recently updated its audit procedures for construction contractors, bringing significant changes to data and documentation requirements. These updates demand that construction contractors prepare for increased scrutiny, particularly
The United States construction industry is grappling with a severe labor shortage, a crisis exacerbated by a significant number of undocumented workers, which makes the issue particularly urgent with the 2024 presidential election looming and its potential policy changes. Construction executives
The Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the landmark case Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council has sent ripples through the legal and regulatory landscape. This ruling shifts the power of interpreting ambiguous statutes from federal agencies to the courts, creating a wave of
In the small town of Berlin, the planning commission has taken significant steps to address a pressing issue: the lack of specific building regulations has caused confusion and conflict between developers and the commission. This challenge came to light during the proposed development of the
In a disturbing development, a federal safety inspection revealed that GL Construction of Madison LLC, a contractor operating in suburban Madison, Wisconsin, has once again failed to protect its workers from fall hazards—one of the most life-threatening risks in the construction industry. During a
