Construction projects rely on a steady flow of payments from property owners to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. When parties delay payment, cash flow declines and work can slow or stop. Unpaid parties often file construction liens to secure a legal claim...
In commercial construction, a project may end even when no party has clearly breached the contract. Many agreements include a termination for convenience clause that allows one side – often the owner or general contractor – to end the project early. While the clause...
Extra work is common on commercial construction projects. A job may change because of design revisions, site conditions, owner requests or scheduling problems that affect the scope. Disputes start when the contractor performs the work, but the owner believes that the...
Commercial construction in Idaho moves at a fast pace. General contractors often need to step in when a subcontractor fails to clean a site or fix defective work. Taking a deduction from the pay of a subcontractor seems like a simple solution. However, many...
Change orders cause many disputes on commercial construction projects. Whether you work in Idaho or elsewhere, clear and detailed written change orders help avoid disputes and project delays. A well drafted change order sets expectations early and reduces conflict...
Design-build contracts can streamline commercial construction projects by combining both design and construction responsibilities under a single contract. However, these agreements come with risks that builders and property owners in Idaho need to consider....
For developers, construction defect claims can be one of the most difficult challenges after a project is completed. Allegations of poor workmanship, faulty materials or design flaws can damage reputation, delay future projects and result in significant costs....
One thing that every contractor dreads to see on a project is scope creep. It’s a problem in any industry, but particularly so in construction, where one phase of a job must be completed before moving on to the next. Read more below to learn how to head scope creep...
Efficiency and predictability are both critical at construction sites. Companies need to be able to conform to the proposed timeline provided to clients. They could face mounting expenses and even contract disputes if the project does not proceed as planned....
Construction costs have been going up. Mostly, this is due to rising costs of parts and materials—especially if they have to be imported and are inflated by tariffs. But it also has to do with inflation in general, as many products have seen their prices go up in...
