(JURISDICTION) (LABOR) Philadelphia Regional Update – Interior Glazing Products and the Signatory Obligations of a Contractor

JURISDICTION: Philadelphia Regional Update – Interior Glazing Products and the Signatory Obligations of a Contractor

There has been a significant increase in reported cases of jurisdictional disputes over interior glazing type systems in the market place over the last 12 months.   This is the type of glazing that you would typically see installed in the course of an interior office fit-out or similar installation.  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 recent claims by competing entities for this work in the field.

Gregory Management & Consulting Services (GMCS) supports the right of a contractor to award contracts based on economics and efficiency with respect to their current signatory obligations.  In many cases, contractors are simply not aware that they do have a choice.  Don’t let your free labor relations advice cost you or your project time and profits. Contractors are urged to contact Wayne Gregory at wegregory@gregorymcs.com for advice on your signatory obligations as it relates to your organization’s collective bargaining agreements.

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 unnecessary worksite conflict; trust your company and its bottom line to the recognized labor & industry relation’s professional in the region that has successfully settled hundreds of jurisdictional disputes in the commercial construction marketplace since 2005.  Questions about your signatory obligations as it relates to the installation of interior glazing, similar products or questions regarding your collective bargaining agreement can be directed to Wayne Gregory, wegregory@gregorymcs.com at GMCS.  The recognized regional leader in the Philadelphia region in the areas of Labor & Industry Relations since 2005 and is continuing to serve the industry and its multi-employer Associations under the Gregory Management & Consulting Services brand, Knowledge, Trust, Integrity and a unwavering commitment to Serve the industry.