Construction

Construction contracts help to keep the client and the construction company protected through the duration of the project. Having as many details as possible in these contracts is critical because that typically means that there are fewer opportunities for disputes....

Social media has changed how people build homes. If you have ever followed a home renovation journey on TikTok or YouTube, you know how addictive those time-lapse videos can be. But while those DIY projects look fun and easy, there is a growing issue that many do not...

Construction disputes can happen for many different reasons. There could be delays that the construction company can’t avoid. There may be allegations of latent or patent defects with the construction work itself. Every situation is unique. However, looking at the...

Contractors are hired to complete specific projects and typically take pride in the work they produce. Most of them have clear contracts that include all the applicable information about the job, including the scope, timeline and cost.  While most construction jobs...

Construction contracts contain important information about the entire project. This document should include the type of work that’s being done, a description of the project, the deadlines, materials that will be used, and payment information.  It’s important to be as...

One of the issues you can face as a business owner in the construction industry face is that you can never be sure a job is completed to the property owner’s satisfaction. Years from now, a property owner may come knocking to ask you to fix or compensate them for...

While you can never entirely rule out the chance that a customer finds fault with a piece of construction work you did, you can certainly reduce the chance you end up in legal problems over it. Taking a few precautionary measures when first dealing with the customer...

If you own a business in the construction industry, it’s important to accept that you can’t please everyone, all of the time. It’s inevitable, that one day, you will have a client who is unhappy about something. That might be the end client, or it might be someone you...

Expert witnesses can have a key role to play in a construction dispute. These are people with a high level of knowledge and experience in their particular field. For example, in the event of a building collapse due to subsidence, you might need an expert witness with...