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Does your company have to carry workers’ compensation insurance?
Running a construction company means being subject to many rules at both the federal and state level. There are employment laws, safety regulations and building standards that you must know and comply with it at all times. Workers' compensation insurance sits at an...
The first steps to take when tackling a construction dispute
As a company in the construction industry, there’s no denying the fact that you work with many other companies and/or individuals on a regular basis. While this is all part of the business, you must take steps to protect your legal rights. Should you find yourself...
When a worksite isn’t as expected, you could have a claim
When you arrived to work at the site of a new project, you were surprised that it wasn’t exactly what you expected. You saw a few additional large rocks jutting out of the ground that weren’t included in the original plans, and you worried that the subsurface area may...
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...
The difference between litigation, mediation and arbitration
Construction can be a lucrative business, as long as things go well. If you end up in a dispute with a contractor or client, the dream of financial success can seem a long way off. When things do not go to plan, there are three ways of solving the issue between you:...
Red flags for difficult and (legally) dangerous clients
As a contractor, your reputation is important to you. You probably know that word-of-mouth from satisfied clients has helped your business grow. Unfortunately, unhappy clients tend to be a lot vocal than happy ones. In fact, a satisfied customer will usually tell...
Pay-if-paid versus pay-when-paid clauses in construction contracts
General contractors and subcontractors on a construction project always have at least one thing in common: They want to get paid. Unfortunately, there can be big delays in those payments when an owner or developer holds up their end of the deal for some reason. When...
Learn the basics about securing a New York mechanic’s lien
Working as a contractor who helps to remodel, repair or construct homes can mean working for many days without receiving full payment up front. It is common for property owners to pay a deposit, which may include the cost of materials and a portion of the labor cost....
Reduce the risk of construction litigation with these 5 steps
So much for creating beautiful buildings which make people happy. You spent months on this project, worked late to meet the deadlines, and came in under budget. Yet, this morning you walked into the office to find a letter waiting, telling you the client was suing....
Why do construction projects go over budget?
You take on a construction project, confident in your quote. As you get into it, though, you start to fear that it’s realistically going to go over the budget. Why does this happen? One reason is just that you can uncover issues you did not anticipate. Maybe you...
