A breach of the contract is a risk anyone who enters into a legal agreement faces. If you are in the construction industry, there is a pretty good chance that you will run into a contract that does not deliver on the agreed terms. Contracts are legally binding...
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Contract Disputes
Mediation can help you keep a construction claim out of court
Construction is big business in New York, and contracts often mean millions of dollars in revenue changes hands. With big budgets comes the risk of big disputes and major financial liability. An employee could try to bring a civil lawsuit against you under the...
Should your contract include a mediation or arbitration clause?
When you create a construction contract, you should ensure that it protects your best interests while also offering your clients some protections. The contract should specify the scope of the project, payment terms and similar matters. The more detailed the contract...
Termination of a construction contract
Construction contracts can be very simple or very detailed. Before either party signs the contract, they must ensure that they understand every term in it. One of the important things to check before signing is the termination clause. This outlines what steps must be...
When can a contractor legally abandon a job?
As a contractor, you know that no job goes completely smoothly. You may have disputes with the company or individuals that hired you. That’s when having a well-crafted, detailed contract is extremely valuable. What if things get so bad that you feel you need to have...