Construction Law

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...

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...

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...

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...

Do you know what moves the Golden State forward? The economy has gone from producing gold to agriculture to almost everything. So, is there one factor that matters most? It appears that housing is not only the greatest promise in California's economy but also the...

Not in my backyard. Zero population growth. Fight climate change. California is aflutter with buzz words like these as politicians, citizens and builders work out the state's future while development continues at a breakneck pace. Decisions can bring new laws that...

Construction is big business in California, and that leads to a lot of legal requirements for large companies to do business in development. Fortunately, that is nothing new, as California has been experiencing construction booms for more than a century. New...

California is on the rise. In fact, conditions for many people in the Golden State have been so good for so long that it seems its rise will never stop. But the growth of the economy is bringing its own problems, and construction may be the solution once the...

Transit by road or rail was California's big issue during the end of the 20th century, but now the big challenge is creating enough housing for a growing number of residents and workers. The governor in Sacramento has set the goal of having 3.5 million new housing...

New construction is one of the requirements of California's booming economy. The strength and diversity of the state rely on new housing and office solutions for all sizes and shapes of families and businesses. The government in Sacramento may attempt to tackle the...