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Jason Pannu
April 19, 2017Tennessee Contractor License Legislative Update
Continue Reading »Tennessee contractors should be aware of a couple of upcoming changes to the Tennessee contractor license laws. House Bill 0906 / Senate Bill 0355 passed unanimously yesterday. Audited and Attested Financial Statements Currently, an applicant requesting a Tennessee contractor license with monetary limits of $1.5 million or greater is required to…
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David Draper
February 20, 2017Contracting in Tennessee – 5 Simple Tips
Continue Reading »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,…
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January 10, 2017
Executive Order Creates Temporary License Exam Waiver
Continue Reading »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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September 12, 2016
Contractors, did you know . . . ?
Continue Reading »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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Wally Irvin
September 7, 2016CHANGE IS IN THE AIR: State to Pilot “Expertise Based” Procurement
Continue Reading »On August 15, the State of Tennessee Real Estate Asset Management Division (STREAM) held a educational session on a new expertise-based procurement approach it intends to pilot on select future projects within the Capital Projects Group. The presentation was led by John Savicky, with the Arizona State University Performance Based…
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June 28, 2016
Ready. Set. Go Build!
Continue Reading »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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June 14, 2016
I Protest! – Government Bid Protest Battles
Continue Reading »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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March 30, 2016
Local Hire? So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night . . .
Continue Reading »On March 10, less than two months after Mayor Megan Berry imposed requirements implementing Charter Amendment 3, a/k/a Nashville’s local hire law, Governor Haslam signed a bill voiding the amendment. Accordingly, Metro Nashville believes the measure is dead, interpreting the bill to prohibit Metro from implementing Charter Amendment 3 and…
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February 17, 2016
It’s Baaack: Local Hire Amendment Requirements Imposed
Continue Reading »On October 7, 2015, I wrote about the potential death knell for Nashville’s local hiring law. At the time, Herbert Slatery, Tennessee Attorney General, issued a formal opinion in which he found the charter amendment violated Tennessee contractor licensing laws. Additionally, Senator Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) filed a bill seeking to invalidate the measure. …
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Paul Whitt
October 29, 2015The Gatlinburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Failure
Continue Reading »Many people in the construction industry in Tennessee, and throughout the U.S., heard about the tragedy that occurred in April 2011 at the Gatlinburg Wastewater Treatment Plant (“Gatlinburg WWTP”) in East Tennessee. However, the way in which the failure occurred should be a clear example for designers and contractors when making…
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