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Our blog, Column and Beam, features articles from our attorneys regarding design and construction matters.
You Can Make 2017 More Successful – By Analyzing 2016
In our last blog about making 2017 a success, we talked about setting goals for the type of work and clients that you want in 2017. To make that a reality, not only should you be looking forward to next year, but it is also helpful if you take a look back at this...
Overtime Rule is On Hold
A federal judge in Texas issued an injunction last week enjoining implementation of the Department of Labor’s new overtime rules that were scheduled to go into effect on December 1, 2016. The rule mandates that employees falling under the executive, administrative or...
You Can Make 2017 More Successful
Even if you enjoyed a great 2016, you can make 2017 more successful for yourself and your firm. At this time of year, architects, engineers, accountants, attorneys and other professional service businesses plan for 2017. You are busy – you are trying to get...
The Future – Energy Positive Projects
Interview with Robbie Ferris Robbie Ferris is the CEO and President of SfL+ a Architects, P.A. and a practicing architect based in Raleigh, North Carolina. SfL+a has designed a number of successful energy positive and high performance building projects. Mr. Ferris...
Why Use Drones on Your Next Project?
Construction projects present a perfect use for drones. Since the FAA has made it easier to use drones in commercial applications, drones are relatively inexpensive, and you can now buy insurance coverages for drone use, you should consider whether to implement drone...
Subcontractors and Subconsultants – Beware of Flow-Down Provisions
When you are a subcontractor or subconsultant for a construction project, you are often faced with a contract clause which states something along the lines of: The terms of the prime agreement between Owner and Contractor [or between Architect and Owner] are...
4 Reasons to Include Solar Power in Your Next Project
In August 2016, Furman University announced that it would build a 743-kW solar facility along Poinsett Highway. The $1.7 million project is expected online in early 2017 and will consist of approximately 3,000 photovoltaic solar panels. The solar facility will be...
Residential subcontractors beware. You may be working for free.
If you are a subcontractor for a residential project – either from South Carolina or from out-of-state - you must check whether you need to be licensed or registered before you perform work in South Carolina. If you are not licensed or registered, not only may you...
Are Your Liability Limits Adequate?
Gibbes Burton is delighted to introduce our guest blogger for this week, Barbara Sable with RLI Insurance – www.rlidesignpros.com. This article was developed by aePronet – www.aepronet.org. Local professional liability broker IMCI was gracious enough to provide us...