Tips for Contractors: How to Keep Homeowners Happy
The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey sent the construction industry in affected counties into a tailspin as construction professionals struggled to keep up with demand. Unfortunately, as builders and contractors attempted to regain equilibrium, many found themselves dealing with major disputes with homeowners for the first time. Although the construction industry, as a whole, has […]
What You Need to Know about Construction Warranties
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.
Defining Defective Work in Commercial Construction
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.
How to Successfully Resolve Homeowner Issues
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.
How to Deal with High-Maintenance Homeowners
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.
How Can a Homeowner Sue a Contractor?
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.
RCLA: The Texas Residential Contractor’s Best Friend
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.
Scope of Work Gone Wrong: The Ramifications
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.
Construction Risk Management Basics
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.
Pay When Paid vs Pay If Paid (Continued)
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 contract containing one of these […]