“Hidden” obligations: Don’t let contract documents catch you by surprise
When a hurricane struck a job site causing partly installed tilt-up construction panels to collapse, suit was brought for professional malpractice by the owner against his architect. The architect...
View ArticleOne-stop resource provides contractors with legal tips and news
I’m always on the lookout for information I think construction companies will find useful. So, when I heard about this new resource called the Construction Lawyers Alliance, I was intrigued. The...
View ArticleDon’t skimp on scope-of-work details
Most disputes we get involved with as construction lawyers generally revolve around a construction contract’s scope of work. It’s usually a misunderstanding where one party believes something was...
View ArticleEfforts expand to bring construction workers home safely
Anyone in construction knows this sobering fact all too well: The U.S. construction industry has more worker fatalities than any other industry. It’s a statistic that many construction companies and...
View ArticlePrice and payment: Getting it right in your construction contracts
When it comes to construction contracts, and the price you will charge for your work, there are certain things to consider beyond listing a figure on the first or second page of the contract....
View Article6 construction business risk areas you can’t ignore
Are you a risk taker? Or do you avoid risk at all costs? Chances are if you own, or work, in a construction company you have a greater tolerance for risk than most business leaders. Construction by its...
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