Don’t Say Yes Just to Get the Job
We don’t have to tell you that the construction business is a tough one. There is a lot of competition, every job is different, and
Avoiding One-Sided Contracts
If you’re a subcontractor or material supplier in the construction industry, you routinely enter into contracts with general contractors (GCs) to define the scope of
Why Subcontractors Must Negotiate Contracts
As a subcontractor, you play an important role in any construction project. However, all too often, subcontractors and material suppliers don’t get the recognition and
Insurance Risks and Indemnification for Subcontractors
If you’re a subcontractor, you’re likely familiar with the concept of indemnification. For all parties involved in a construction contract, including the owner, the general
Implied Contract Provisions: Termination for Convenience and Prevailing Wages
Whether you’re a general contractor (GC) or a subcontractor (sub) on a construction project, you routinely enter contracts as part of your business. Many construction
Your Contract – A Tool, Not a Headache
As a subcontractor on any significant construction project, your first instinct after you’ve been selected by the general contractor might be to get the contract
How to File a Lien and Get Paid in SunPower’s Chapter 11 Filing
Dear First Name (or Solar Company) As a creditor of SunPower have you taken all the necessary steps to Perfect Your Lien Rights in the
Mechanics Liens Are Key to Secured Payment
As a contractor or subcontractor on a construction project, you’re in essentially the same position as an unsecured lender. Your contract is, at its heart,
Avoiding Construction Litigation
It might seem odd to find an article on the website of a construction law firm’s website offering advice for avoiding litigation, but at Emalfarb
How to Win a Construction Claim
If you’ve ever been involved in a construction payment dispute, you know first-hand how difficult, time-consuming, and expensive it can be to extract what your
How to Enforce Miller Act Claims in Pennsylvania
If your company is a subcontractor or supplier for public construction projects, you are likely protected by a Miller Act law. If the project is
How to Enforce Miller Act Claims in New York
The Miller Act is a federal law that protects subcontractors and suppliers working on public construction projects throughout the country. New York has its own