Contract ambiguities are a common source of construction litigation. When the language used in a contract leaves too much open to interpretation, it can be read or understood in more than one way. In construction contracts, this is often a recipe for disaster. On...
A construction contract doesn’t just cover the scope of work and price. It also shapes your legal rights in the event of payment disputes. Contract language can affect your ability to place a legal claim against a property if you’re not paid. Unfortunately, many...
Construction professionals and business leaders may take on projects throughout the year. While the warmer seasons are often when building is most convenient, construction can continue year-round with appropriate planning. Property owners dissatisfied with the...
You know the work is correct, yet the owner still wants it redone. That kind of demand wastes time, threatens your payment and disrupts the schedule you already built around the contract. You need a clear way to respond without absorbing costs that never belonged to...
Construction projects are often expensive undertakings that require the client to put their trust in the general contractor. These projects are governed by contracts that outline the scope and various factors that apply. One thing that might be included is the use of...
Running a successful construction-sector job generally requires juggling multiple projects at once. Leaders need to constantly be on the lookout for new clients while managing current projects and collecting the funds due for previous work. Typically, those hiring...
It’s not very often that a construction project happens without any delays. In many cases, the delays are from things that the contractors can’t control. These include weather issues, labor shortages and supply chain hiccups. Those can make even the most carefully...
When you are in the middle of a building project, a stop-work order can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. It often comes without warning and brings your progress to a sudden halt. Understanding why it was issued and how you can respond is the...
You may have heard about “unconscionable” contracts. Certainly, “unconscionable” is a powerful word. Under the law, however, it basically just means that it’s too one-sided or otherwise unfair to one or more parties to be considered valid and enforceable if it’s...
Construction work can be unpredictable. Large firms and successful professionals never know when they might have a sudden influx of projects. As such, the use of subcontractors is relatively common. Professionals and businesses hire others in the construction sector...
