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#120:  Addressing the Shortage of Construction Workers

NH Construction Law

To quote AGC’s chief economist Ken Simonson, “contractors report almost universally that they need more workers than they can find.” Knowingly hiring illegal immigrants is a crime subjecting the employer to escalating fines of up to $16,000 per employee, potential jail time, and possible debarment from federal contracts.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The AGC filed a well-written brief in favor of review by the US Supreme Court, which can be read here. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

As OGSD for our Federal Contracting Group we worked with a lot of smaller trade partners across the country, it was rewarding to help educate those trade partners and I believe by sharing our programs we helped make a positive and lasting impact to their business and the safety of their workers. Bonnie Lunzer, 21 Years’ Experience.

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