In California, state and municipal zoning regulations impact the size, type and location of construction projects in the state. Some places actually include public participation in the process.For example, three Southern California cities give voters a say in...
Month: October 2014
With proper care, public works projects can be great for builders
State and local governments are among the largest property owners in California. They frequently seek to repair their buildings and infrastructure, such as roads, or construct new ones.The announcement of one of these projects is usually a big deal in the...
13 companies to share in $7.3 million middle school project
Companies clamored to make construction bids to assist in the development of the new expansion for a California middle school in Merced City. A total of 24 companies submitted bids to help complete the three new classroom wings. After the bids were collected and...
Mechanic’s liens can help construction companies get paid
While a job well done is its own reward in a sense, construction companies naturally expect to get paid for their work. Unfortunately, some developers and other customers do not pay when the bill comes, even when the job was done according to specifications, without...
Starting a construction company? Keep these things in mind
Starting a new business in California can be exciting and daunting at the same time. There is no guarantee it will be a success, but with the proper legal help and advice, a new business owner can start off on the right foot.While forming any type of new business can...