Welcome to a comprehensive guide on construction trust funds and why trust is essential in the construction industry. Building projects are complex endeavors that involve multiple stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. With so...
The Termination for Convenience Clause
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.
Change Orders in Construction: Extra Work vs. Additional Work
Change orders are essential in the construction industry, and every contractor must be ready when there is a change in plans. In this blog, we’ll look at some specific contract language in change orders: extra work vs. additional work.
The Texas Prompt Payment Act for Construction Projects
If you’re a contractor or subcontractor working in the construction industry in Texas, you’ll want to pay attention to the Texas Prompt Payment Act. This important state law governs payment practices for construction projects in Texas.
Celebrating Women in Construction Week
The construction industry has traditionally been male-dominated, but times are changing, and more women are breaking through the barriers to pave the way for future generations. As we celebrate Women in Construction Week from March 5 to March 11, it is important to recognize and celebrate the contributions of women in the field.
Construction Law Lessons Learned in the Courtroom
Some of the best lessons we can learn about how the industry is developing and what is trending can be found in the courtroom, but you should not have to end up there to find them out!
Construction Contracts: The Prime Contract
The prime contact is by far the most in-depth of the contracts we’ve discussed so far. Not only does it include the same provisions and clauses that protect your work in a remodel/repair contract, but it also has a lot of other details that cover your ass!
Construction Contracts: The Master Subcontract Agreement
A Master Subcontract Agreement is for GCs who consistently use the same subcontractors on the projects they take on. This kind of contract can be a huge time and effort saver for GCs who have a consistent relationship with solid subcontractors in their area and is an underutilized advantage by many construction contractors!
Construction Contracts: The Residential Remodel/Repair Contract
In the construction industry, a contract protects you on the front end, defend you on the back end, and manage a clear set of understood expectations between you and the owner. This blog covers the essential residential construction contract, commonly referred to as a Residential Remodel/Repair Contract.
Construction Contracts: Terms & Conditions
A contract is an invaluable resource for all construction business owners across the country. However, one of the most confusing topics construction professionals must navigate when looking to get a construction contract created is what kind of contract or contracts they need for their specific business model.