People make promises on an everyday basis without thinking about it. However, in the business world this can turn out to be a huge legal headache. There is a big difference between an empty statement and one that carries legal weight. If you are in a business...
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Should you take your case to court?
Litigation or going to court with a case is not always the best solution to a situation. You may find that it is better to settle out of court. Findlaw explains that you need to assess your case before you file a lawsuit. Doing this can help you to ensure that you...
Reduce the potential for disputes with clear documentation
As any contractor knows, issues that arise on a job can trigger a dispute, which could lead to a production delay and ultimately to litigation. Creating a clearly written agreement to begin with goes a long way toward preventing a costly outcome. Contract issues...
How to keep your construction project under budget
In the United States, construction is expensive. To repair the country’s infrastructure, according to Forbes, it would cost billions of dollars. The cost of construction may be due to the increased cost of workers, materials and machinery. This is true throughout the...
How should I handle disputes with subcontractors?
Subcontractors are often a necessary component of a job. You need experts in different fields to handle various details of your project, and hiring someone full-time may not make sense. In this case, a subcontractor can work for you as needed. As you know, though,...
Steps to take when a construction client fails to pay
Whether you work as a contractor or subcontractor, you rely on payments from your clients to care for your family and operate your business. If you do not get paid, you may need to seek legal recourse. Explore these options if you have not received payment as expected...
Contractors have options when they lack a written change order
If you work in construction, you play an important role in modern society. Of course, you also face some headaches others easily avoid. To minimize your liability and maximize your potential for receiving payment, you likely have a written contract for all your jobs....
Preventing change clause disputes
There is no one-size-fits-all construction contract, and no contract can fully eliminate the potential for litigation. According to the Construction Industry Institute, issues with change clauses are among the most likely to cause a dispute. Construction Dive points...
What is the lifespan of a mechanic’s lien?
Construction projects, whether a new development or renovations, are complicated affairs. There are layers of parties involved, each working under different contracts. What happens when one of these people doesn’t get paid? They might file a mechanic’s lien. A...
Understanding common types of construction injuries
Injuries incurred on a construction site can be some of the most dangerous of any job. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 1 in 10 construction workers are severely hurt every year. However, not every injury is the same and some don’t...