Construction Law Practice Written By Kevin Hudson, Esq.

Construction Law – Public Private Partnerships

Neglected Infrastructure Is Taking Its Toll.  Could Public-Private Partnerships Offer a Fix?

We may use other, less academic terms to refer to them, but we all deal with infrastructure problems on a daily basis. We all hate sitting in traffic or driving on deteriorating roads. How many times have you thought, “If only the public transportation was safe, convenient and reliable, I would be happy to hop aboard?” Read More

Construction Law – Preventing Safety Non-compliance through a Team Approach

The single largest cause of safety non-compliance is inattention to safety details on the part of the individual worker. This inattention generally results from the repetitive nature of most work performed by the worker and the natural comfort that comes from repetitive action. Even for the experienced worker, such comfort is false at best, as each new project and each new day on the same project bring different challenges. The best way to combat laxity which comes with repetitive action is through constant daily reminders about safety through a team approach. Following is a basic outline of daily safety meetings and suggestions for project safety and a demonstration of how they will help prevent on-the-job injury. Read More