The Impacts Of Inflation And Interest Rates On The Construction Industry

What’s the deal with inflation and interest rates? Inflation has been, unfortunately, a hot topic as of late. In the wake of COVID-19, inflation has caused rising prices and unpredictable market conditions that affect everyone from individuals to global businesses. Add in rising interest rates and it’s easy to see how the American economy can suffer.

The construction industry is no exception. Developers, contractors and investors are all acutely aware of rising inflation’s impact on […]

By | March 13th, 2025 ||

Colorado Decision Results In Major Changes For Public And (Possibly) Private Construction Professionals

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals sent ripples through the Colorado construction industry. In Ralph L. Wadsworth Constr. Co., LLC v. Reg’l Rail Partners et al. the Court of Appeals interpreted Colorado’s Public Works Act to not only bar any right of recovery for nonpayment claims to the extent a claimant submits an excessive verified statement of claim to the public project owner, but offered significant analysis that tends to make submitting a non-excessive claim that much harder. […]

By | January 13th, 2025 ||

OSHA Kicks Off New Year With Final PPE Rule In Construction

After approximately a decade of discussing a properly fitting PPE Rule in the construction industry, OSHA’s Final Rule becomes effective January 13, 2025. The Final Rule explicitly requires that PPE is selected to ensure that it “property fits” affected employees.

In the preamble to the Final Rule, OSHA stated that public comments were overwhelmingly supportive. OSHA focused heavily on women using improperly fitting PPE as justification, relying on personal experiences to highlight that women are […]

By | January 9th, 2025 ||