Davis Brown Construction Law Blog 
The Davis Brown Construction Law Blog provides Iowa contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals and others in the construction industry with news on legal changes impacting their work.
In the first two weeks of the 2021 Iowa legislative session, there are multiple bills the construction industry should watch. Read More »
In November, the DOL issued a letter about employee travel time - what’s compensable and what’s not? Read More »
The Department of Labor is proposing new rules to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor vs. employee. New rules should give greater guidance to the construction industry. Read More »
40%+ increases in lumber and material costs are putting contractors and builders in a rough spot. Who is responsible to cover the increased costs? Read More »
Governor Reynolds signs HF2641 removing sales tax on services purchased by contractors working on tax-exempt projects. Read More »
Residential contractors will again have the right to collect attorney's fees as part of their mechanic's liens. Read More »
The prohibition on door-to-door sales/solicitations expired on May 27, 11:59 p.m. Read More »
OSHA's guidance during this pandemic has changed over time. Currently, COVID-19 is a recordable event for some employers. Read More »
Iowa Insurance Division ordered a construction company to pay $15,000 for violations. Read More »
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, construction and design companies need to review their current contracts, as well as consider modifications to their future contracts, in order to best protect them in these uncertain times. Read More »
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