There has been a significant increase in reported cases of jurisdictional disputes over architectural exterior panel systems / rain screen in the market place over the last 9 months. Furthermore, many contractors continue to receive incorrect guidance from industry sources with respect to the installation of this product and their signatory obligations. Adding to the confusion are several pieces of language in area agreements claiming “pre-finished panels for exterior use” and “corrugated metal wall panels” are to be performed by employees covered under one agreement. Furthermore, “It is understood that the installation and attachment of the miscellaneous iron and steel to serve as support systems pertaining to any work outlined in this Agreement shall be done by the Employees covered under this Agreement.” In many cases within a large part of the Philadelphia marketplace, you do have options. Don’t let your free labor relations advice cost you or your project profits.
As reported in the October, 2013 Gregory Management & Consulting Services REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY UPDATE e-mail newsletter, research says that the average jobsite argument costs $11K. You can find a copy of the original post and the full research report here… While this report is limited to interpersonal conflict on a project and not specifically jurisdictional disputes, a job site jurisdictional dispute could quickly exceed the stated 11K as a result of the interpersonal conflict created between the impacted trades and others, additional work stoppages, labor and materials required to resolve a jurisdictional dispute should you receive and follow incorrect guidance.
Avoid additional and unnecessary worksite conflict, trust your company and its bottom line to the recognized labor relation’s professional in the region that has successfully settled hundreds of jurisdictional disputes in the commercial construction marketplace since 2006. Questions about your signatory obligations as it relates to the installation of this, similar rain screen type products or general collective bargaining agreement questions can be directed to Wayne Gregory, wegregory@gregorymcs.com at Gregory Management & Consulting Services. The recognized regional leader in the Philadelphia region in the areas of Labor & Industry Relations since 2006 and is continuing to serve the industry and its multi-employer Associations under the Gregory Management & Consulting Services (GMCS) brand, Knowledge, Trust, Integrity and a unwavering commitment to Serve the industry.
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