Firehouse

Past installments of this series introduced the strategic classification of building construction. Ordered strategically, based on perceived fire resistance, the five basic ...

Because a Type IV building is more robust and thus more fire resistive — strategically — than a leaner Type III building, they are listed out of order numerically. The August 2009 installment ...
Firehouse

The "Anatomy & Physiology" Of the Structural Fireground

What type of construction? You may be surprised. An important feature of a pre-incident plan is the classification of building construction. Classifying the type of building should be simple, quick ...
Construction Business Owner

A Practical Handbook for Understanding Construction Contract Bonds

Construction contract bonds are an effective tool for managing risk and ensuring a successful project. Learn about the ...
Business Insider

Construction and Building Professionals Now Have New Tool to Accurately CROSSWALK Real-Time Standards, Classifications for Greater Accuracy, Efficiency

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Architects, engineers, contractors, and owners now have the digital productivity and accuracy tool that brings greater levels of efficiency to each stage ...
JD Supra

Workers’ Compensation Update: Commonwealth Court Clarifies “Written Contract” Requirement for Independent Contractor Classification under the Construction Workplace ...

In 2010, the Pennsylvania Legislature enacted the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (CWMA), which, in part, attempted to clarify who is and is not an independent contractor (in the ...
JD Supra

Guidance for Classification of Construction Workers Provided by New Jersey Supreme Court

In a case involving a drywall installation business, the New Jersey Supreme Court has provided helpful tips for employers to properly classify construction workers as independent contractors or ...