Whether a job site is located here in California or elsewhere, one thing all general contractors know is that anything can go wrong at any time. Changes and details do not have to be large to cause problems. If a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, construction...
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Do you need subcontractor default insurance?
Every time a construction contractor bids on and begins a new project, subcontractors will usually need to be brought in in order to complete certain aspects of the work. Most contractors here in California and elsewhere work with certain subcontractors on a regular...
Bidding on a construction renovation project
Not every building project will be from the ground up. Many involve renovating commercial structures that are already standing. A construction renovation project can be a lucrative source of income for a California general contractor, and the importance of the bidding...
Including payment collection options in a construction contract
What is the most important part of any building project? Many would say it is the construction contract. In those pages lies everything the parties agree to and hold each other responsible for as the project progresses. One aspect that California construction...
Going to court may not be the best solution to a dispute
Few construction projects here in California or elsewhere reach an end without at least one disagreement among the parties involved. Most of them are resolved without becoming larger issues, but when the dispute reaches a point where it stops work, no one wins. The...
The weather is an important component of construction contracts
Certain patterns develop in California’s weather that people can reasonably predict. This is important when negotiating, drafting and executing construction contracts in order to incorporate contingencies involving the weather. However, while some predictability may...
Know how to handle client complaints about construction projects
Dealing with an irate construction client is a challenging undertaking. It might be tempting to just shut down their complaints and cut your losses, but this can be a costly proposition.Instead of going to battle with the client, you have to consider your reaction and...
What type of buyout offers can you get?
A buyout offer on your business can be exciting. Sometimes, it means that your little start-up has attracted enough attention to be valuable -- in which case, the buyout offer can be a lucrative opportunity that you don't want to miss. In other cases, buyout offers...
Should you consider buying into a construction franchise?
If you're planning to go into the construction business, you may be considering buying a franchise. Franchises can offer advantages to people who want to run their own business but would like the cache of a brand name behind them and the assistance that a franchise...
New California labor laws you need to know about
Being a business owner in California means staying up-to-date on our ever-changing labor laws. Every new year brings a number of new laws that give California workers greater rights and benefits than people in most other states. This year is no exception.Recently, we...
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