If you are a homeowner, developer or property manager in California, pursuing a construction defect claim can feel overwhelming. Complex building standards, confusing contract terms and the need to explain faulty construction to judges and juries make expert witnesses...
California’s SB 291 modifies key rules that govern defective workmanship claims, especially those involving latent defects. These changes affect how and when you can assert your legal rights if construction flaws emerge after a project is complete. Understanding the...
Supply chain disruptions have become a common issue in the construction industry. When a contractor cannot fulfill a contract because materials are delayed or unavailable, it raises important legal questions. Understanding the remedies available can help parties...
For California contractors facing payment issues, securing owed funds is necessary for sustaining their businesses. Various remedies are available to address non-payment or delayed payments. Understanding these potential solutions empowers contractors to navigate...
When you are in the construction business, ensuring you get paid for your hard work and materials is important for maintaining a sustainable operation. Whether a contractor, subcontractor or supplier, knowing the ins and outs of a mechanic's lien can be a valuable...
If everything were perfect, your subcontractors would always finish your projects on time and according to budget. As a result, you would have no problems, and your clients would be happy with the work. However, you must know how to settle disputes when things go...
A contract is crucial before a construction crew can get to work. In eagerness to start a job, a company may make costly mistakes with a contract. A recent report shows over $48 billion in dispute in construction projects. Preventing contract mistakes helps a company...
A mechanics lien is an important legal tool. It allows a legal path to ensure payment for those who do work to improve a property. It is generally available for any type of permanent work, like building or rehabbing a structure, but not for general maintenance work....
Construction projects are complex undertakings. Many scenarios threaten to complicate plans for completion. When building efforts go wrong, the group backing the work might desire legal action. Not every situation, though, is worthy of litigation. Here are some that...
Your business is your livelihood, and you depend on insurance to protect you if something threatens the viability of your company. Like many other business owners, you may rely on multiple policies, including general liability, product liability, commercial property...
