Construction Law

Some occupational partnerships in the construction industry turn out to be nearly perfect. The contractor and subcontractors share a drive to succeed, communicate well and have similar professional ethics, for example. Other times, the two parties cannot agree on...

Wouldn’t it be awesome if your construction project was completed on schedule and within the designated budget? While this is every client’s dream, not all construction projects go as planned.  One of the issues construction projects run into is cost overrun. But what...

You had a dream home in mind so you went ahead and planned to have it built. After many months of working alongside contractors and construction workers, your home was done and livable. You thought, since it was a newly built home, there wouldn’t be any problems – but...

As a real estate investor, you are certainly going to interact with contractors. From constructing new homes and establishments to flipping houses for a living, you will inevitably engage a contractor at some point.  However, working with contractors is not always a...

Construction projects are a core aspect of your business. For these to be profitable, you need to stick to tight schedules and stay within cost margins. Doing this successfully requires careful planning, sound strategies and constant supervision. You’re bound to face...

Construction contracts come in all shapes and sizes. While some are short and precise, others may include tens of sections and provisions. Whether you are a contractor or an investor, there are certain provisions that you must include in a construction contract. Here...

Working as a residential contractor or running a residential construction business means that you need to work directly with homeowners, which can be a challenge. You must find a way to work around their schedules and protect their property during your projects while...

You cannot entirely rule out the risk of construction litigation. Building work involves so many factors that it is common for things not to go entirely to plan. Yet you can do several things that prevent the chance of a lawsuit happening to you. Do not be pressured...

Construction involves multiple parties, and disputes are almost inevitable. Misunderstandings, delays or failure to deliver on contractual obligations are all reasons for conflict. When this happens, it is necessary to protect yourself from potential losses. Here are...

Change orders – those sometimes inevitable and unavoidable changes in the plans after construction on a project already begins – are the frequent source of litigation. Disputes often start because the owner, the contractor, the developer, investors or even the...