Contracts are crucial in construction projects. They accurately define everyone’s rights and responsibilities, the scope of work, risk allocation, payment terms and dispute resolution. However, various factors determine whether or not a contract will be effective. One...
Construction projects often involve multiple parties working closely together to complete a job. When payment disputes arise, the consequences can affect everyone involved, from contractors to property owners. Unexpected legal issues can create delays, financial...
Late payments and unpaid construction invoices can create serious financial problems for contractors and subcontractors. Delayed payments may affect payroll, materials, scheduling and the overall stability of a construction project. Arizona construction laws provide...
When a contract goes entirely unfulfilled, it clearly has the potential to cause financial harm. For example, say that a roofing company puts in an order for materials and supplies, and then sets up jobs in anticipation of having received that delivery. If the...
Contractors do not always leave behind a clean, finished project. Sometimes, they leave silence, unanswered calls and a job site that suddenly goes still. For property owners, that moment can feel like everything is up in the air. Deadlines slip by, costs rise and...
Contractors realize that the success of their businesses rests on customer satisfaction. Certainly, pleasing clients should be high on any contractor’s list of priorities. However, getting caught up in pleasing clients can inexorably chip away at the contractors’...
When you are involved in a construction project, you will be required to sign a contract, whether you are the project owner, general contractor, subcontractor or supplier. Before signing it, you can negotiate its terms. Below are two terms in a construction contract...
Contract violations and unmet expectations are frequently the underlying causes of construction litigation. Clients disappointed by the finished product may take legal action against construction companies or professionals seeking corrections to the work performed or...
If you are an Arizona subcontractor, chances are you have already experienced the stress from change orders. Naturally, you want to please the homeowner while also remaining in the good graces of the general contractor (GC) so you can get more work in the future. So,...
A variety of professionals help to maintain, erect and modify homes across Arizona. Construction firms and independent contractors can change the appearance of buildings, repair damage caused by extreme weather and build new properties based on customer...