Whether here in Irvine or elsewhere in California, every construction contract needs to contain certain elements. One of those elements is the scope of work, or statement of work, which outlines exactly what is required of the contractor. Construction companies may...
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Construction companies need to take every complaint seriously
Any company that has been in business long enough will most likely receive a complaint at some point. In some cases, those complaints go to state boards that could threaten the continued prosperity and existence of the business. California construction companies are...
Builder’s risk insurance: A necessary part of business formation
When forming a construction company here in California or elsewhere, certain items will need careful consideration. Insurance is one of those items since it helps protect the company from the losses covered in the policies. For instance, builders risk insurance is a...
Using technology to get prevailing wage calculations right
California’s public works projects can be lucrative for construction companies. In order to obtain or keep those contracts coming in, contractors will need to make sure they are paying everyone who works on a project the prevailing wage. Technological advances can...
Defending against construction litigation before it happens
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...
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...
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