Prior to initiating operations on a new project, company owners may first wish to protect their interests by setting clear terms for the arrangement via a legally binding agreement. As construction contracts can come in various forms, knowing which type of agreement...
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Subcontracting versus direct hiring in the construction industry
Regardless of the field in which a company operates, owners in New York and elsewhere may encounter a variety of vital decisions while seeking to safeguard the longevity of their endeavors. For construction company owners, one such decision could involve choosing...
Seeking an effective resolution when construction disputes arise
There are a multitude of issues that could occur on the site of a new construction project, some of which could leave one or more parties involved feeling pressure to take action to protect their interests. However, experiencing high levels of conflict and knowing the...
Topics to address when negotiating a construction contract
There may be a variety of steps involved with initiating operations on a new construction project. Before the process can begin, construction company owners in California may first need to enter negotiations with the project owner and bid on construction contract....
Building a strong foundation when starting a construction company
There may be a variety of essential topics to address when attempting to enter the realms of business ownership in the construction industry. Prior to initiating the process, prospective entrepreneurs in California might not be fully aware of how best to protect their...
Obtaining the necessary construction licenses
Regardless of their chosen field of profession, there may be many business owners in California and elsewhere who wish to take steps to make the most of all their business opportunities. For those in the construction industry, a part of preparing to take on various...
Scope changes remain prevalent among construction disputes
It may come as no surprise that any issues that arise during any stage of a new project can pose a threat to every aspect of the operation. While there may be a variety of issues that can create conflict among the parties involved in a construction project in...
Construction disputes may stem from unexpected delays
Prior to initiating work on a new project, all parties involved may wish to enter the arrangement with clear terms as to the expected date of completion. With construction projects, a delay in just one aspect of the arrangement could put the entire operation on hold...
Decide how to handle disputes in the construction contract
Few, if any, building or renovation projects go exactly according to plan. Something will always come up, and how the parties deal with those items determines whether they become a dispute that could end up in court. For this reason, it makes sense to decide in the...
What qualifies as “hard costs” in a construction project?
Like contractors around the country, contractors here in California need to make sure they do not undercut themselves when bidding on a contract, which could cause problems later. Every construction project will have its own needs and some of them are classified as...