Even with the best preparation strategies in place, construction projects can still face challenges. These circumstances can lead to inefficiency claims, a frequent issue that can disrupt even the most carefully planned commercial construction projects. Claims usually...
Few understand the intricacies of construction projects better than construction contractors. However, contractors can easily overlook some terms and conditions of a construction contract when embarking on a new project. One clause that favors construction project...
Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) are formal requests submitted by a contractor to a project owner—typically in government contracting—to modify the terms of an existing contract. These adjustments are generally pursued due to changes in conditions, unexpected...
Construction companies operating in Idaho may pursue payment from clients in multiple ways. However, collecting on debts can sometimes be a very difficult and even protracted process. The law also imposes numerous restrictions on certain debt collection efforts. For...
Yours would not be an isolated case if you were to say that you had scheduled professional work on your home or business at one time or another, and there were setbacks or delays in the plan. Countless issues can cause obstacles that affect the completion of a...
A stop work order (SWO) in Idaho is a way for project owners and other parties to stop commercial construction work. Private contracts, as well as state and federal contracts, customarily include such provisions. How do SWOs work? SWOs are tools project owners,...
The Idaho construction industry is both lucrative and risky. Companies can make millions of dollars when projects are completed. But they often have to perform work and be reimbursed later. The construction lien is an important way for companies to reduce the risk...
When you work in commercial construction, you will likely encounter disputes from clients at some point. While disputes are inevitable, many are preventable if you take steps to mitigate issues that lead to disputes. Whether you’re a general contractor or project...
When scheduling a construction project in Idaho, the contractor and the client agree upon a budget and schedule. However, there are instances when a project exceeds the budget or timeline, potentially impacting the customer's reputation and financial situation....
Construction law in Idaho is very clear when it comes to payment issues. This is because these sorts of issues are commonplace. As a result, laws have been crafted to deal with them. Many contractors make use of mechanics' liens to help avoid this issue. However,...
