While minority and disadvantaged business enterprise (MBE/DBE) requirements for the construction industry are nothing new, recent electoral developments and the possibility of a COVID-relief driven infrastructure bill promise added emphasis on MBE/DBE requirements and enforcement. It is not too early for contractors to align themselves with reputable MBE/DBE “partners” in anticipation of this growing market. […]
Ten Tips for Minimizing Risk When Proceeding with Weather-Sensitive Work During Winter’s Wet +Cold Conditions
Just as the leaves change every year, those involved in construction projects around central Ohio face the annual push to complete weather-sensitive activities prior to the arrival of winter’s cold and wet conditions. Some common examples include completion of asphalt, roofing, and other building enclosure activities, because many of these activities are dependent on relatively […]
BX Honors Mike Madigan with 2020 President’s Award
Mike Madigan was honored with the 2020 President’s Award from the Builders Exchange of Central Ohio (“BX”). The President’s Award is given to one individual who has volunteered countless hours behind the scenes to develop programs and impact the industry. About The Builders Exchange of Central OhioFounded in 1892 in Columbus, Ohio, the Builders Exchange […]
Appeals Court Finds For Contractor on Its Overhead Claim, But Not During Concurrent Delays
The First Appellate District of Ohio (Hamilton County) recently found for a contractor on its overhead claim against a public housing authority. In Jindal Builders & Restoration Corp. v. Cincinnati Metro. House Auth., 2020-Ohio-4043, the Court cited a number of cases that allowed a contractor to recover its indirect costs, and specifically home office overhead […]
What is the Verdict on Virtual Mediations?
While courts have ground nearly to a halt on civil matters during the COVID-19 pandemic, mediations are moving again. Some are proceeding in person, while others are taking place on a virtual platform like Zoom, and some others are a hybrid of both. Having conducted a good number of all of these different types of […]