Construction Payment Blog

When there’s a dispute on a construction project, a contractor or sub may still face a duty to proceed – meaning, a work stoppage could be prohibited. Let's take a...

Impossibility of performance can be hard to prove, but when performance is truly impossible, it can save construction businesses from breach of contract.

Given the nature of the industry, subcontractors have to rely on GCs to properly manage their money before the release of funds into the payment chain. To help minimize these...

A construction schedule is the backbone of any project. Without one, it'd be impossible to finish on time and on budget. Preparing a proper schedule, sticking to it, and tracking...

The construction industry is extremely competitive, but there are certain lines that can't legally be crossed. Interfering with another construction company's contract could result in a tortious interference claim.

Delays happen all the time on construction projects. No-fault delays such as bad weather can grant more time, but not necessarily more money.

Public-private partnerships present unique opportunities for construction businesses and their public partners, but there are unique risks involved, too.

Left unchecked, consequential damages could create extensive liability for construction businesses. Construction contracts should limit or at least clarify them, when possible.

Contractors must perform according to the contract specifications and plans, but what if the specifications are defective? That's where the Spearin Doctrine comes into play. When there are flaws in...

Public agencies must provide a significant amount of information so contractors can accurately bid on a project. After all, once their bid is accepted, there isn't much wiggle room in...