Many employers will be required to comply with a new reporting and recordkeeping requirement set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in its recently published final [...]
So far in 2023, the National Labor Relations Board has issued numerous game-changing decisions impacting both union and non-union employers. Two of the most critical for merit shop contractors [...]
In the dynamic and complex realm of the construction industry, success hinges not only on technical expertise, efficient processes, and adequate labor but also on the intangible aspects that [...]
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin Apprenticeship is expected to reach all-time high enrollment this fall after 516 new apprentices enrolled for programs starting up this [...]
On August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) put forth a change to the law of union organizing not seen in our lifetimes. It paves the way for workers to organize without formal [...]
In the construction industry, accurate estimating is one of the cornerstones upon which successful companies are built. From securing projects through competitive bids to steering strategic [...]
Increased inspections are part of the National Emphasis Program on heat announced in April 2022. OSHA has issued a general heat hazard alert this summer to reminder employers of their [...]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have implemented changes beginning on August 1, 2023, introducing a new Form I-9 and allowing [...]
While Wisconsin statues prohibit certain types of clauses within construction contracts, they don’t specifically limit or prohibit indemnification clauses. Specific language in construction [...]
Injuries from dump trucks led to the deaths of 809 construction and extraction workers from 2011 to 2020. Those operating dump trucks or working nearby are at risk of multiple hazards including [...]
