In the past five years, the majority of large construction projects that have gotten off the ground have involved state or federal dollars. While contractors often understand the general requirements and restrictions that govern projects which use public funds, many are not aware of the intricacies of these regulations or how their day-to-day practices can create or alleviate major problems down the road. For example, most contractors understand that if they bill for work that is inflated or not performed, they are probably violating some state/federal regulation which governs false claims. However, few contractors have the insight to realize that these downstream practices-which may seem benign-can create the same catastrophic results.
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