Construction companies and professionals performing work for businesses or commercial property owners are often subject to very strict project deadlines. Commercial clients often need to know exactly when they can access facilities so that they can plan launch parties...
Construction labor shortages are arising in the building industry nationwide, and just the threat of retaliatory tariffs could destabilize the already reeling building industry. These and other problems have resulted in fewer reliable subcontractors able and available...
There are many types of construction defect claims (i.e., subsurface defects, design defects, product and material defects, basic construction defects quality of workmanship, etc.). However, all construction defect claims are also either patent or latent in nature. It...
A back charge is a deduction for costs that someone else caused, but for which you’re left footing the bill. For example, if you hire a cleanup crew because a Subcontractor left debris on-site, you can charge the Subcontractor for those expenses. It sounds pretty...
When a construction company or a general contractor is facing defect claims, it’s important to identify the specific type of defect that is being alleged. This can have a major impact on the type of evidence that is needed to show that there is a real defect and that...
Taking on major residential construction projects can be an exciting business opportunity. New residential construction, remodeling projects and building expansions can all be unique and challenging projects. Homeowners may pay a premium price to work with reputable...
Construction disputes often involve alleged defects. A customer or client may claim that there are serious defects in the building that need to be rectified or that significantly impact its financial value. The construction company or contractor may counter by saying...
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...
