Monthly Archives: April 2017

Design Professionals’ Contracts

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Construction Industry News on Apr 14, 2017.

Design professionals’ contracts often contain indemnity clauses, and such clauses can impose liability not covered by the design professional’s insurance.  This article provides useful advise about the risks of such clauses: http://www.structuremag.org/?p=10874

Current Code: Upgrade Required?

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Construction Defect on Apr 13, 2017.

When an existing building is damaged and needs repair, the question often arises as to whether the building must be upgraded to the current code standards.  This article explores and explains the code sections dealing with this issue:  http://www.structuremag.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/C-CodesStand-Martin-Feb17-1.pdf

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Silica Rule Enforcement Delay

On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Construction Safety on Apr 7, 2017.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced Thursday, April 7 that it will delay enforcement of its silica rule for the construction industry for 90 days, from the initial date of June 23 to the new deadline of Sept. 23. The reason for the delay, according to OSHA, is to secure additional guidance for the rule “due to the unique nature of the requirements in the construction standard.” http://www.constructiondive.com/news/osha-delays-enforcement-of-silica-rule-for-90-days/439957/

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