In today’s economy, we’re seeing the construction industry booming across the country. From building new houses to renovating old ones, growing businesses needing new commercial spaces, and manufacturing facilities expanding, there are plenty of construction jobs in every state. In … Read More
As your construction business grows, you may find yourself working in many different locations. Often, especially when you cross state lines, you’ll find that changes in construction laws and, in particular, lien laws in the different states, will require you … Read More
Every month we gather the most pressing developments in lien law nationwide, so that you can stay informed and on top of any developments affecting your projects or company. Here are our highlights for the month of July: Prominent Houston … Read More
No contractor or subcontractor wants to be involved in any type of construction litigation as it is often a drain on time and resources as well as a huge source of stress. While most businesses take steps to avoid construction … Read More
When you work as a subcontractor, you’re part of a chain in the construction industry where the owner pays the general contractor who is then responsible for paying their subcontractors, who in turn are responsible for paying any subcontractors, employees, … Read More
Every subcontractor knows that completing a project in a timely and professional manner is not always the end of the project. To provide subcontractors with a legal way to ensure they get paid after every project, state laws allow them … Read More
Every month we gather the most pressing developments in lien law nationwide, so that you can stay informed and on top of any developments affecting your projects or company. Here are our highlights for the month of June: Cappelli Company … Read More
Many businesses, including those in the construction industry, are using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practices such as mediation and arbitration to avoid taking disputes to court. While it’s increasingly common to see ADR procedures written into contracts, it’s important for … Read More
While we would all prefer that every project runs smoothly, the reality is that sometimes, construction disputes occur between general contractors and subcontractors. There are several different mechanisms available to resolve these issues, with varying complexity and costs. However, the … Read More
Michigan, along with Iowa, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio, requires a Notice of Commencement when a project begins. This must be filed with the Michigan county registrar of deeds where the construction project is located and posted at the project location. … Read More
