Construction Law

Building a custom house is one of the biggest projects you will ever undertake. The most important person during the process is the contractor (also known as the builder). A good contractor can make the building of a house a fantastic experience. A bad contractor can...

As consumer demand for cleaner energy continues to grow, the installation of solar panels for residential and commercial buildings has become more common. Solar-energy systems are being installed on the roofs of single-family homes and businesses, and utilities are...

Building a custom home is one of the biggest projects you will ever undertake. The most important person during the process is the contractor (also known as the builder). A good contractor can make the building of a house a fantastic experience. A bad contractor can...

It's a decision that many couples eventually face: should we build a new house or buy an existing home? To help you decide, here are reasons why you should - and shouldn't - build a new house.Why you should build The resale housing market is tight. For...

Here are two words that can strike fear into the heart of any residential or commercial property owner: mechanic's lien.A mechanic's lien is a legal claim that subcontractors and suppliers can file against a property when the general contractor doesn't pay the...

Many people take it for granted that everything with the building they purchase or construct is going to work perfectly. Unfortunately, this isn't always the reality. Anyone with experience in construction knows that there are numerous challenges that can derail...

Nothing slows down a project like a dispute. Supply or site problems can make a job drag on and on but, when there's a dispute, it comes to a grinding halt that throws the whole system out of sync. Budgets skyrocket and legal fees add up. Disputes cost an estimated...

Owning and operating a construction company is a tough way to make a living. It means hard work and constant oversight. Between material costs, permits, licenses and employees, the margin for making profit seems to get slimmer each year. Of course, some businesses...