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David Draper

April 6, 2020

Covid-19 & Construction in Tennessee: Are We Open for Business? Apparently, but . .

Employers across the entire spectrum of the economy are grappling with impacts to operations and ongoing business functions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. With remote workforces, the construction industry faces some unique challenges, especially in the face of pressure to part with and donate PPE that workers use every…

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- General Contractors, Tennessee
David Draper

June 28, 2018

Getting Paid on Tennessee Public Projects: the “Little Miller Act”

Like many states, Tennessee law requires that a contractor performing work on a state or local project having a contract price of $100,000 or more to post a bond to secure the contractor’s payment for all the labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor…

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- Construction Law, Contractors, Legal Issues, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction
- General Contractors, Little Miller Act, Public Projects, Subcontractors, Tennessee Statutes
David Draper

February 20, 2017

Contracting in Tennessee – 5 Simple Tips

It never ceases to amaze how contractors, particularly those based out of state, run afoul of Tennessee laws. As 2017 progresses, here are few laws that should be kept in mind. Are You Licensed? – A Contractor’s license is required prior to contracting. In Tennessee, “contracting” includes bidding, offering to…

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- Construction, Contractors, Legal Issues, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction
- Contractor License, General Contractors, retainage, Subcontractors
David Draper

January 10, 2017

Executive Order Creates Temporary License Exam Waiver

In response to the recent wildfires that swept through Gatlinburg and surrounding areas in east Tennessee, Governor Haslam issued Executive Order No. 61. The Order permits a temporary contractor’s license to be issued to provide for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public. Qualified contractors may…

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- Construction, Contractors, Statutes & Legislation, Tennessee Construction
- Contractor License, General Contractors
David Draper

September 12, 2016

Contractors, did you know . . . ?

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors has statutory authority to impose civil penalties for violations of statutes, rules, or orders enforceable by the Board. Orders of the Board are often based on a finding of misconduct. Did you know that failure to abide by a warranty agreement is an enumerated…

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- Construction, Contractors, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction
- Contractor License, General Contractors
David Draper

June 14, 2016

I Protest! – Government Bid Protest Battles

I have had occasion to work with a number of clients confronted with bad outcomes in a government procurement process. The disputes have involved state, local and University of Tennessee procurements. Although each dispute involved unique issues, some elements are common to any bid protest. Grounds to Protest? The protestor…

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- Construction Law, Contractors, Legal Issues, Tennessee Construction
- Bid Protest, General Contractors, Procurement, Public Projects
David Draper

April 25, 2016

OSHA and Intoxicated Workers

Is the intoxicated worker’s injury exempt from reporting ?. . . No! In a March 21, 2016 letter of interpretation, OSHA determined that an intoxicated worker’s injury is not exempt from reporting under the work-related exception in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(vi). According to a personal injury attorney, section 1904.5(b)(2)(vi) states “You are…

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- Contractors, Legal Issues
- General Contractors, OSHA, Subcontractors

Author: David Draper

Covid-19 & Construction in Tennessee: Are We Open for Business? Apparently, but . .

Getting Paid on Tennessee Public Projects: the “Little Miller Act”

Contracting in Tennessee – 5 Simple Tips

Executive Order Creates Temporary License Exam Waiver

Contractors, did you know . . . ?

I Protest! – Government Bid Protest Battles

OSHA and Intoxicated Workers

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