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Challenges to DBE goals in federal contracts gain steam

Construction Dive

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action last summer, a smattering of lawsuits allege reverse discrimination due to workforce participation targets.

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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations.

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Federal Contractor Alert - April 8, 2015 Deadline Ahead for Compliance with New Rules on Workplace Discrimination

Construction Dive

In a recent Client Alert, construction law firm Smith Currie & Hancock LLP reminds us of President Obama''s Executive Order (EO) protecting employees of federal contractors and subcontractors with contracts in excess of $10,000 against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Are Public Agencies Ignoring Their Own Evaluation Factors?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis Federal construction contracts, as well as many other public construction contracts, are frequently procured on a “best value” basis. This was allowed because a discriminator, although not identified in the solicitation, need not be the most heavily weighted evaluation factor.

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Evolution can disrupt more than revolution

Construction Law

Under the current procurement rules “contracting authorities” are supposed to treat economic operators equally and without discrimination, and act in a transparent and proportionate manner. Lack of transparency has regularly been grounds for challenges to contract awards under the old regime.

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Improving Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

– 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. Properly designed and implemented Job Order Contracts can deliver 96% of projects with satisfactory results, a level unmatched or even approached by traditional construction delivery methods. Are Job Order Contract funding levels sufficient?

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Even with numerous challenges, specialty contracting can be profitable. These firms also have clear policies prohibiting harassment, discrimination and other harmful practices. Consistent Contracting Practices. Profitable firms follow consistent contracting practices from start to finish. In-Demand Expertise.