Warranties are a tricky element of the construction industry, which any trade professional can attest to. The rules on construction warranties are state-specific. It is crucial you understand what type of warranty you need to provide.
The construction industry is full of nuances, especially when it comes to navigating various kinds of construction. When operating in commercial construction, you need to understand how to define defective work in commercial construction, the risks, and what you are and are not permitted to do under your contract.
Working with homeowners can be a complicated endeavor. There is no catch-all solution for handling a displeased homeowner, so preventative measures are the best insurance for residential contractors. This blog is designed to give you some helpful tips for how to successfully resolve homeowner issues.
Issues can arize when you realize that you had a picture of the Mona Lisa in your head while the homeowner was picturing a Picasso. Both are fantastic pieces of art but are incredibly different. If you move forward with the project without clarifying your understanding of what is expected, there will be problems.
Knowing what a homeowner can sue you for is the first step in preventing or mitigating their potential interference with your productivity and payment. Thanks to the Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) in Texas, there are only a few things a homeowner can come after you for.
Texas residential contractors are protected by legislation that safeguards your rights on residential projects. That legislation is most commonly referred to as the Residential Construction Liability Act. Thanks to the RCLA, homeowners can only sue after allowing the residential contractor the opportunity to fix what the homeowner said was wrong.
As anyone in the construction industry knows, a construction project never goes according to plan. Unfortunately, there are just too many things that can go wrong. Between weather delays, change orders, and, inevitably, lawsuits, there will always be something that goes awry. Owners or general contractors who provide a scope of work to subcontractors must ensure they provide the most accurate list of work possible.
General Contractors, subcontractors, and project owners all need an effective risk management approach; it should be a priority for every project. Without a thorough review of the commercial general liability policy language, you may find yourself facing unanticipated exclusions from coverage.
In our previous blog article, about we learned about the two types of contingent payment clauses, the pay when paid vs pay if paid clauses. In this blog article, we will discuss the ways to fight each type of clause if you should find that you have already executed a...
Contingent Payment Clauses for the Subcontractor Imagine that you have signed a contract with a new general contractor. You have worked diligently to complete the work under contract and have complied with all of the contract requirements for your scope of work. After...