We have addressed the importance of vetting your construction associates before entering into a contract or formal agreement. Since disputes with subcontractors often lead to construction litigation, proper vetting can help you avoid such problems. You may already...
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Handling acceleration claims made by contractors
If you are working in construction as a business owner, then you know that there will be times when your client wants you to speed up a project. If that happens, then you may be asked to pay extra to the construction team to get the job done sooner. If you receive an...
What’s a surety bond?
In construction, surety bonds are designed to manage the three-way agreements between the surety provider, the principal (usually, the contractor) and the obligee (often the owner of the property or the general contractor). When everything goes as planned, the bond is...
Should your construction firm sell its uncollected debts?
When you supply materials or perform labor for a homeowner who's remodeling their property or someone that's building a new house, you expect to be paid in full for the value of the goods or services you provided. Unfortunately, both individual homeowners and...
Understanding mechanic’s liens
If you’re a contractor in New York working a construction project for a property owner who hasn’t paid, you need to consider some of the possible remedies available for you to see that these debts are collected. One of the main debt collection tools available to you...