September 2012

Nearly 10 years to the day when EPA issued its Draft Guidance for Vapor Intrusion, EPA is poised to finalize its Final Vapor Intrusion Guidance on or before November 30, 2012. As a result, business that build or own property near contaminated sites, such as Brownfield Sites and industrial sites, need to stay aware of how these changes may impact your operations. More and more businesses, for example, will require a vapor barrier or a vapor migration system (active or passive) that diffuses vapors from the building to satisfy EPA’s requirements.

The ever complex world of Missouri mechanic’s lien priority was given a shot of clarity on September 11, 2012, when the Supreme Court of Missouri in Bob DeGeorge Associates, Inc., KD Christian Construction, Co., v. Hawthorn Bank outlined whether or not a purchase money deed of trust will always have priority over a mechanic’s lien.

As a contractor, architect, engineer or project manager, chances are you’ve been in a difficult position relating to the sharing of information on the job site. With the recent advances in technology, you’ve probably wondered if there are options to help better manage your time when dealing with plans and plan revisions. If so, you’ll be happy to know “there’s an app for that.”