From bathroom renovations to deck installations, home improvement projects are often more complicated and extensive than clients expect. Contractors know that endeavors like these often require flexibility. Contracts often include provisions for change, but unexpected...
Construction Contracts
When is a home improvement contract necessary?
Hiring a professional to work on your home or residential unit can require more than finding someone with the right skills. Sometimes, a home improvement project becomes subject to various construction laws, protecting the homeowner and the contractor. These policies...
What to do if a contractor violates your construction contract
When a contractor breaches a construction contract, it can be a source of stress and inconvenience. Depending on the situation, the violation may even increase the cost of completing the project. Knowing what steps to take under such circumstances should help to...
How small construction businesses can tackle retainage issues
Are you a contractor dealing with retainage issues in New Jersey? You're not alone. Retainage, or retention, is a common practice in the construction industry that can lead to significant challenges for you and your business. It involves holding back a portion of the...
Should construction contracts include delays?
The construction business is a complex field. Aside from meeting your client’s demands, having a cost-effective management strategy helps generate profits. However, there will always be unforeseen events that could cause delays, affecting your construction project’s...
What are the common causes of payment disputes in construction?
In the construction industry, payment disputes are all too common. When contractors complete their work, they naturally expect due payment. However, various disagreements may arise, leading to delays and strained relationships. Sometimes, it may even lead to potential...
5 key elements of a construction contract
A well-structured contract ensures a successful and mutually beneficial partnership between the parties involved in a construction project. To safeguard the interests of both the contractor and the client, it is important to include several key elements in the...
Understanding the construction bidding process
The bidding process is important to obtain construction services and to make sure that a project is completed on time and on budget with a reputable contractor. However, occasionally there are bid disputes that need to be resolved between the project planner and the...
How can a contractor collect the money they are owed?
When a contractor performs work, they expect that they will be paid in full before moving on to the next project. However, there are common reasons a contractor may not be paid as well as options to address it. Common issues Contractors may have a dispute with their...
3 ways to settle payment disputes
As a contractor, getting payment on time is not always easy. When buyers do not make their payment deadlines, it can create a headache that can keep you from finishing the work. Construction dispute resolution is one way to ease the aggravation of legal action over...