Category Archives: Construction Law
Construction Lien Foreclosures And Lien Priority Problems
The ability to foreclose on mechanics and construction liens is a powerful tool in ensuring that you get paid. Most creditors can lien property, but cannot foreclose—even most court judgments can’t be foreclosed on to force payment. But construction liens can. Should You Foreclose? But before worrying about whether you can foreclose, is the… Read More »
Dealing With Inflation In Your Construction Contracts And Bids
Inflation hits all of us hard, and no industry is immune to the effects of rampant inflation. But there are few industries that get hit harder with inflation, than construction does. Margins are tight, profits slim, and when a product or material ends up costing more than it should, it can eat into profits,… Read More »
What Is Time Is Of The Essence, And When Should It Be Used?
When you agree to a contract with another party, you may assume that completion of the project or the tasks in the contract in a timely manner, are automatically required. But you may be surprised to know that timelines or expediency isn’t always something that courts consider to be as important as you consider… Read More »
Keeping Your Construction Contracts Clear And Unambiguous
Every good thing usually has a foil, an enemy, or some opposing force working against it. The same goes for your construction contracts. If there’s one thing that is sure to create havoc, chaos, and possibly, destruction of an otherwise good construction contract, it’s ambiguity in the terms and conditions of a contract. Ambiguity… Read More »
Some Basics Of Leasing Construction Equipment
The construction industry can require that you have a lot of equipment at your disposal. That equipment can be pretty expensive, and whether you are a general contractor or a subcontractor or an independent contractor, those may be expenditures that you aren’t ready or able to make. The Benefits of Leasing That’s why leasing… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Requirements For Construction And Non-Construction Businesses
In many areas of the law, and with many areas of state regulation, the construction industry is treated a little differently than other types of businesses. This is true as well when it comes to workers compensation, and your requirement to provide or carry workers compensation for yourself and for your employees. Who in… Read More »
Don’t Forget Pre And Post Judgment Interest Clauses In Your Contracts
Let’s say that you have a business or a construction related contract, and you don’t get paid for work that you performed, goods you supplied, or for anything else that you were supposed to get paid for. You sue, and you win (or the case eventually settles in your favor). That’s great. But the… Read More »
Could Merchant Funding Help Your Business?
Does your business need money or funding? There are a lot of ways to get that funding. However, there are some newer, less-used ways that you should be aware of, whether it’s because they are good options for you, or because they have hidden dangers for your business. Merchant Funding or Cash Advances One… Read More »
Theft On Your Construction Site Can Create Huge Problems
Construction sites are wide open areas. There are often few if any video cameras, and you are not working in a closed area, the way you would be in a typical closed office space. That opens the door to theft on the construction site, a problem that can lead to serious problems and delays… Read More »
Basics Of Doing Construction Work When Homeowner’s Insurance Is Involved
If you are a contractor or in the construction industry, you may find yourself hired to do a job that involves repairing damage done to a home, residence or business, because of an outside occurrence, such as weather, fire, or some other problem. When that happens, you may be faced with a homeowner who… Read More »
