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  • Wally Irvin
    March 12, 2019

    FREE TRAINING AT SAFETYFEST TN 2019

    Want to learn more about safety?  Attend SafetyFest Tennessee 2019 a free health and safety training held April 29 – May 3, 2019 in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, Tennessee.  SafetyFest is a combined effort of federal, state, and local agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations to promote safety and health at work, home,…

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    • Construction, Contractors, Subcontractors, Tennessee Construction, Uncategorized
    • Construction Safety, General Contractors, Subcontractors
  • Paul Whitt
    July 23, 2018

    Construction Defects and the Importance of Preserving the “Scene”

    In construction defect claims, failure to preserve the “scene” can be fatal to either a valid claim or a strong defense.  Indeed, when a defect or failure is discovered, it is important to do two things, as soon as possible: (1) secure the “scene” and related items and documents; and (2) notify…

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    • Architects, Construction, Contractors, Engineers, Legal Issues, Subcontractors
    • Construction Defect, General Contractors, Subcontractors
  • Paul Whitt
    March 21, 2018

    Robots in the Construction Industry: Robots and automation arrive on construction sites

    While most of modern commerce and our daily lives have seen a dramatic increase in the use of automation and/or robots, construction sites have been one area where robots were slow to arrive. However, that does not appear to be the case any longer. A recent article published by the…

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    • Construction, Contractors, Tennessee Construction
    • General Contractors, Robots, Subcontractors
  • Paul Whitt
    November 8, 2017

    Workers Compensation and Construction Sites

    Workers’ Compensation and Construction Sites: Bureau intends to conduct field inspections of construction sites Contractors, subcontractors and providers of “construction services” in Tennessee face heightened scrutiny for compliance with Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws, and potential penalties for failure to maintain adequate proof of workers’ compensation insurance at job sites. Under…

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    • Construction, Construction Law, Contractors, Statutes & Legislation, Subcontractors
    • General Contractors, Subcontractors, Workers Compensation
  • Brady Cody
    July 17, 2017

    Commercial Drones in the Construction Industry

    Better enjoy those long lunches while they last. According to a recent article in the Economist, commercial drones may soon find their way to a job site near you as a means of improving efficiency and safety in the construction field. Goldman Sachs has run the numbers and predicts that…

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    • Construction, Contractors, Design Professionals
    • Commercial Drones, General Contractors
  • 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
  • Wally Irvin
    June 28, 2016

    Ready. Set. Go Build!

    Construction is booming in Nashville.  If there is any doubt, simply look at the Nashville Business Journal’s “Crane Watch.”  Despite vast amount of new construction, contractors continue to struggle to find sufficient numbers of well-trained craftsman to complete this work.  With the implementation of Tennessee’s lottery and Tennessee Promise scholarships, many high school graduates are eschewing…

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    • Construction, Nashville, Statutes & Legislation, Tennessee Construction
    • General Contractors, Legislation, Tennessee
  • Jason Pannu
    January 21, 2016

    DOL Expands Definition of Joint Employment

    On Wednesday, January 20, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division issued Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2016-1 that expands and explains the “joint employer” standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Joint Employer It has been long established that an employee can have two or more employers…

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    • Construction, Employment Law, Federal Contracting, Legal Issues, Subcontractors
    • Employment Law, FLSA, General Contractors, Subcontractors

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