Material Price Hikes The construction industry is no stranger to unexpected challenges, and one of the most unpredictable factors contractors face is the fluctuating cost of materials. Tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and market conditions can all drive up prices, leaving contractors scrambling to cover unanticipated expenses. If you’re a contractor, being caught in this situation […]
When embarking on a home improvement project in California, both contractors and homeowners need to be familiar with the legal requirements that govern the residential contracting process. These regulations ensure transparency and fairness, protecting both parties from potential disputes. Whether you’re hiring a contractor or working as one, it’s crucial to understand the various elements […]
Late payments can cause frustrating delays, disruptions, and financial strain for contractors. Fortunately, California’s Prompt Payment Law is designed to protect contractors working on private projects by ensuring timely payments. Let’s break it down in plain English, so you know how it works, who qualifies for interest on late payments, and whether you have the […]
When it comes to home repairs and remodeling, transparency and clear communication are key to ensuring that both homeowners and contractors are on the same page. In Illinois, one law that plays a critical role in protecting consumers is 815 ILCS 513/15, which mandates that home repair or remodeling contractors provide a written contract for […]
If you’re planning a home improvement project in Colorado, it’s important to understand the specific contract requirements that both homeowners and contractors must follow. These rules are in place to protect both parties and ensure that expectations are clear from the outset. Here’s a summary of the key components that must be included in a […]
With all construction projects situations arise that will require work outside the original scope of the contract. What is the correct way to add additional work? Once a contract is signed by the parties it can only be changed in writing and signed by both parties. What does that mean for contractors? If you do […]
Whether or not there is a penalty for a contractor failing to finish on time depends on what the contract says about the completion date and what happens if construction is not completed by that date. Because the contracts are so very different in residential and commercial construction, I will address each separately. Penalties for […]
Most commercial construction subcontracts have a termination for convenience clause. This clause means that the general contractor can terminate the subcontractor at any time for no reason, just because it is convenient to the general contractor. But what happens after a termination for convenience? A termination for convenience clause exists to allow the general contractor […]
Also sometimes referred to as a Construction Lien The idea that people who build things need to get paid for the work they do is as old the USA. Back in the day construction workers were called mechanics and around the time when our capital building was being built, they were a little nervous about […]
If your subcontract contains a termination for convenience clause, the general contractor isn’t held to the same standard and can walk away from their obligations to you at any time.
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