Construction Contractor Advisor
Federal Contractors–Are you ready to register with the OFCCP?
On February 1, 2022, the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) launched the contractor portal through which Federal Contractors must register their organization. Federal Contractors will have until June 30, 2022 to certify that they have complied with Affirmative Action Plan requirements. WHICH FEDERAL CONTRACTORS HAVE TO CERTIFY? Service [...]
How to Get Paid on Public Projects in Iowa and Nebraska: The Little Miller Act
Congress enacted the Miller Act to provide protection to contractors furnishing labor and material on federal projects. Many states, including Nebraska and Iowa, have enacted “Little Miller Acts,” which provide that same protection on state and county public projects. These laws require general contractors on certain government jobs to carry [...]
Does Your Company Require Employees To Be Vaccinated for COVID-19? A New Law In Nebraska Applies to You!
Although we may be seeing the light at the end of the long COVID-19 tunnel, for those employers who have instituted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, a new law in Nebraska applies to you. On Monday, February 28, 2022 Governor Ricketts signed LB 906. LB 906 requires employers who have [...]
Modifications and Release Agreements in Construction Contracts
Construction contracts typically allow for modifications during the course of performance. Parties can agree to change the scope of work or price that was originally agreed to. For example, contractors can run into unexpected costs due to another’s negligence or delays. Material costs may go up and the contract price [...]
Biden Signs Executive Order Requiring Project Labor Agreements
On February 4, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order on the use of project labor agreements (“PLA”) on federal construction projects. The Order will not go into effect until the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council drafts regulations, which must be issued by June 4, 2022. President Biden’s executive order is [...]
COVID-19 and Force Majeure Clauses
The resurgence of COVID-19 has increased the importance of force majeure clauses in construction contracts. Here are some things to consider for your force majeure clause. Effect of Force Majeure Clause Force majeure clauses seek to excuse the nonperformance of a party. A party is no longer obligated to perform [...]
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Craig F. Martin
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