As a contractor, you've poured your heart and soul into your work. But what happens when payday comes and the check doesn't arrive? This scenario occurs more often than you might think in the construction industry. Fortunately, preliminary 20-day notices serve as a...
As a contractor, sometimes you might not receive payment from the project owner for the work performed as indicated in your contract. Consequently, you may need to draft a notice of intent to lien and send a copy to the county recorder of the county where the property...
You have met with the project owner to discuss the project in-depth and have received the contract. In addition to each clause in the agreement, you need to carefully review work-related matters. Here is what to look for regarding your work: 1. Scope of work The...
Legal disputes with your clients can be costly, even if you’re ultimately vindicated. Litigation can also tarnish your reputation, no matter what the outcome. Every contractor wants to avoid losing time and resources that could be better spent on improving...
Construction company owners often find themselves involved in disputes over alleged defects. The client wants something to be changed or fixed, and they don’t believe they got what they paid for. Maybe they think that the contractor was negligent or made clear...
Different parties are involved in a construction project. These include the contractor, subcontractor, suppliers and so on. And these parties should be paid. If anyone is not paid for their service, they can foreclose the property to receive compensation. This is...
Being a subcontractor is tough. You are responsible for delivering quality work on time and within budget while juggling the demands of multiple projects and clients. But what happens when something goes wrong, and the finger of blame for construction defects points...
Federal and state laws require contractors to get performance and payment bonds if they want to work on a public project. They must be able to qualify to get these bonds from authorized surety companies in order to be awarded such a contract. The purpose of the bonds...
A mechanic’s lien is a payment claim that construction contractors can place on a property to help ensure they get paid for their work. It’s a crucial component of the construction industry that can protect the rights and interests of those involved in building...
In the construction industry, disputes will often happen due to perceived defects. The client will be unhappy because the construction has not been done up to their standards. These defects may mean that the building is unusable, unsafe, or simply not what the client...