Articles Tagged with ''legal issues in AEC''

Technology is pushing the roofing industry to evolve fast, and with that comes risk when it comes to data security.

It can happen anywhere, anytime. A negative review about a roofing service, company, contractor or piece of equipment can be shared with an unlimited number of people with just a few key strokes.

The labor shortage is unfortunately here to stay for the foreseeable future, resulting in a need for sub-labor to complete jobs. Trent Cotney, partner at  Adams and Reese, shares what contractors must keep in mind when hiring sub-laborers.

A Perry County roofing contractor faces multiple charges of violating Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act after employing workers age 15 and under.

RC Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner discusses the importance of roofing companies protecting their own intellectual property, whether it’s their name, logo, slogan, and business processes, when applicable.  

Time will tell if the law’s provisions actually reduce insurance rates or not. But it is probably safe to say that we will see fewer lawsuits.

Following major insurance reforms enacted in Florida, Louisiana officials are proposing similar policies that could affect how roofing contractors do business in the state.

Changing regulations in California regarding lead will have an enormous impact on roofers, warns Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese.