One of the biggest issues that general contractors and construction companies face is that clients change their minds. For instance, maybe you run a business building new homes. A client may originally agree on the plans but constantly come back with different changes...
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Mitigating issues by addressing a risk of delays in a construction contract
Addressing the risk of delays into a construction contract is a strategic approach to mitigate potential issues and better ensure project success. Delays in construction can arise from various factors such as adverse weather conditions, supply chain disruptions, labor...
3 tips for improving contractor-client communication
Poor communication can lead to the loss of thousands or millions of dollars in the construction industry. If you fail to communicate effectively with your client, you may deal with rework, safety hazards and so on. Thus, it's crucial to prioritize communication. Here...
What should you know about breaking a construction contract?
For contractors, understanding the intricacies of construction contracts is crucial, particularly when it comes to the possibility of breaking such agreements. While every effort should be made to fulfill contractual obligations, circumstances can arise where breaking...
When contractors need to seek repayment of financial obligations
In the construction industry, managing cash flow effectively is undeniably important, as margins are often thin when a project is underway. Ensuring timely payment for work completed is a crucial part of this process. Unfortunately, delayed payments are a common...
How arbitration can help to resolve construction disputes
Construction disputes can arise between businesses and subcontractors or clients and construction firms. These disputes can delay the completion of a project or impact the profit margins for the company involved. Taking a construction dispute all the way to trial...
Is that a construction defect or a miscommunication?
Some construction defects are very clearly mistakes that were made by the construction crew or the result of deficiencies in the quality of the workmanship. For instance, a homeowner may claim that electrical systems were installed improperly so that they don’t work,...
Latent vs patent construction defects
When a construction company is sued for an alleged defect, one of the first steps is determining what type of defect it actually is. There are many different examples, and it’s important for all parties to know exactly what is being alleged while considering potential...
2 signs a construction project is about to overrun its budget
A construction project is one of the most complex endeavors you can undertake. Sometimes, unexpected obstacles and circumstances can have a significant impact on the project’s overall financial plan. While some construction cost overruns are unavoidable, it helps to...
Signs that your client is trying to skip a payment
The construction industry can be fruitful, with new developments and renovations happening all the time. That being said, running a construction firm is by no means easy. You have to speculate to accumulate and your business relies on being paid on time for the tasks...