Construction projects can be exciting and profitable opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses. However, they can also have potential legal pitfalls, leading to costly and time-consuming litigation. Many consider construction projects litigation intensive, where even the best-designed projects will lead to court. Construction litigation is frequent because these projects involve high stakes. However, it does not […]
Whether you’re a homeowner, builder, or contractor, understanding the common types of construction defects is necessary for your peace of mind and financial well-being. Construction defects can range from minor cosmetic issues to major structural problems that compromise the safety and integrity of a building. You may have realized something was seriously wrong before a […]
If you want to start a construction company, there are many steps that you need to take at the outset of your business. Without the proper type of planning and preparation, your business may never fully get off the ground. A construction company needs to be viable, both in the eyes of potential customers and […]
Construction is booming in the Seattle area and across Washington state. As new homes, offices, and developments go up, property owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors need a lawyer to explain how the law affects their projects. One important aspect is the relationship between contractor registration and the ability to file construction liens, also known as […]
By Laura Brindley Q. I was hired as a subcontractor to provide labor for a construction project, but the general contractor did not pay me after I finished the work. How can I get paid for my work? A. If an individual or company contracted with a general contractor to provide services to a construction […]
If an employee is on the clock but is performing work off the job site, it is only natural that you may want to monitor their actions. Using GPS satellite technology1 is one way that many employers are monitoring their construction employees when they go off site. With GPS, you can monitor where employees go, […]
There are many opportunities for parties to use fraud in order to wrongfully take money or property during a construction project. The following are only some of common construction fraud schemes. False information on payment applications – Falsifying payment applications can cover up a wide range of fraudulent and wrongful actions, including funneling money, covering […]
Construction projects require many different kinds of contracts1, which set out requirements for many different parties involved, including the landowner, the builder, and any contractors. Too many people simply sign contracts while overlooking important provisions, and construction contracts are no different. Today we are examining one very important yet commonly ignored clause in a construction […]
The Importance of Notice Provisions in Construction Contracts Construction projects require many different kinds of contracts1, which set out requirements for many different parties involved, including the landowner, the builder, and any contractors. Too many people simply sign contracts while overlooking important provisions, and construction contracts are no different. Today we are examining one very […]
Construction sites are inherently dangerous places. At any given time, the average construction site may have hundreds of people around significant hazards, including open heights, heavy machinery, unfinshed buildings, and dangerous chemicals. As a result, thousands of people are injured in construction site accidents each year, sometimes seriously. Construction workers who are injured in on-the-job […]
