Embarking on a home improvement project can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, adding a new room, or upgrading your HVAC system, entering into a contract is a crucial step to protect both yourself and the contractor. Understanding Alabama’s specific requirements for residential home improvement contracts ensures that your project proceeds […]
If there’s one thing a construction attorney is probably not going to tell you, it’s the best way to avoid litigation. But there comes a point where you’ve seen as many people come through your door as I have that you say to yourself, “There has to be a better way.” There’s no surefire way […]
In the vast and intricate world of construction, navigating legal matters can often feel like trying to assemble something from IKEA without the instructions. From complex contracts to zoning regulations, the construction industry is rife with potential legal pitfalls that can derail projects and drain resources. While a general attorney may possess a wealth of […]
The definition of innovation is the improvement of an existing method or process. Businesses innovate when they fix things that are not working. Unfortunately, this means if you want continued innovation in your business, it only comes from pain, realizing where the pain is, and really digging in and fixing the issues. Most businesses have […]
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the saying, right? When it comes to innovation, we tend to take a needs approach. I know I do. We’ll leavesomething until we absolutely need to fix it. I get it. It’s easier just to keep getting on, but weneed to look at needs in a broader […]
I think a lot of contractors are afraid of indemnification provisions because they do not know what they mean and how they are supposed to work. The general idea behind indemnification in construction contracts is that you are responsible for any damage you cause and any injuries to your subcontractors or employees. This basic idea makes sense […]
Recently, I have had several cases where my clients were being assessed large back charges on commercial projects. Only to find out, after a little digging, the evidence relating to the back charge claims was bogus. What is a Back Charge in Construction? A back charge involves withholding or deducting money from a contractor or subcontractor’s […]
Termination happens when you are fired from a project; this is not to be confused with a default; you are in default under the terms of a contract when you fail to do something required by it. For example, if your contract requires turning in daily reports and fail to do so, you are in default […]
“Can I stop working if I have not been paid?” This is a question my clients ask very frequently, and my very “lawyerly” response is, it depends. Most people think it’s a given if they have not been paid, they can stop working. However, you may be in breach of the contract if you stop […]
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 […]
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