Contractors provide a valuable service to property owners. While most projects are completed without issues, there are times when contractors learn their clients weren’t happy with the work. In some cases, this leads to a construction defect claim, which is a serious...
All construction projects are unique and require unique plans, scopes and projections. Most people enter construction contracts in good faith, with plans to fulfill their promises. Unfortunately, disputes arise all the time. If you want to avoid a construction...
It is essential to ensure everyone is on the same page before embarking on a construction project. It will reduce the likelihood of things going wrong and provide direction if they do. One of the crucial elements of the entire process is a solid construction contract,...
Clients that don't pay are one of the most challenging parts of a contracting business. They might use the excuse that they can't afford it or bring up an issue with you about the standard of the work that you don't think is fair. Without having to debate it, you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
