When choosing a building project contractor, you likely have a specific vision. It doesn’t matter if you are having your dream home constructed or a free-standing garage; you want to ensure the job is done based on your needs and standards. You may have provided the...
Construction Law
3 of the most common swimming pool defects
In the heat of the Texas summertime, your pool probably gets a lot of use. It’s the perfect way to cool off and makes a great space for entertaining family and friends. As you’ll probably know, however, having a pool takes a lot of upkeep and there are a number of...
Will a delayed construction project lead to an expensive lawsuit?
When you run a construction company, you all understand that projects rarely go the way you anticipate. You could start a partial demolition of a kitchen only to discover that the support joists are in a completely different position than you believed and are of lower...
What is a latent construction defect?
A patent defect is considered by some to be a “normal” construction defect. This is the type of problem that is fairly obvious and will be caught either by the construction team or a home inspector. Ideally, this type of defect will be found and corrected long before...
Look for red flags in construction contracts to avoid litigation
The prospect of litigation over an alleged breach of contract is a nightmare scenario for contractors and construction companies. A lawsuit targeting your business will likely lead to lost earnings and countless other costly issues. You probably spent a lot of time...
3 tips for dealing with change orders in a construction project
Does the mere idea of a change order from your client make you anxious? Change orders can completely throw a construction project off track, affecting both the time of completion and the cost – and clients don’t always really understand the ramifications of what...
3 common causes of construction disputes
Most construction disputes are caused by one party breaking the agreed-upon contractual obligations. A contract is what parties agree to during a project. If something doesn’t go as planned, the “wronged” party can claim for breach of contract. To know if you have...
Understanding liquidated damages in construction contracts
When you engage a contractor in your construction project, you expect everything to go smoothly. However, it is advisable to anticipate any eventualities. The contractor may breach the contract, causing you financial losses. To protect yourself, you need to include a...
How to handle construction disputes
Owning your own construction business is no easy task. No matter how good your crew is, you will eventually be confronted by a problem. Understanding the different types of issues that could arise on the job may help you to ward them off. Most of the time disputes...
When construction projects go wrong
The contractor whom you hired to put siding on your barn has finished the job. As he hands you the bill you tell him that you are not happy with his work. The contractor insists that he did everything according to the terms of the contract and he expects to be paid....