As the new year begins, so do state legislative sessions. The 2021 Virginia General Assembly has three pieces of legislation that are currently being considered that would affect contractors working...
After a tumultuous 2020 in which COVID-19 shutdowns, wildfires across the Western US, and a surprising residential project boom caused a lumber shortage, contractors are wondering when suppliers’ now record-high...
Construction projects deal with a lot of moving parts, and a slew of things that can go sideways — which is why it’s so important to thoroughly understand your rights...
Payment disputes are unfortunately commonplace in construction — and one of the most prevalent points of conflict is compensation for “extra” or change order work. Most construction contracts will require that...
The coronavirus pandemic was obviously the dominant storyline of 2020, but it wasn’t the only news that construction businesses were paying attention to. Here are the biggest story trends of...
As a new year begins, it’s time to take note of any new legislation that may affect your business. In California, 2021 brings some additional home improvement regulations and liabilities,...
Getting paid on construction projects is inherently more difficult than it should be. This is why mechanics lien rights were invented in the first place! Before accepting any project, it’s...
Attention to detail is critical when dealing with mechanics lien rights. Since lien rights grant an extraordinary means of protection, claimant’s need to ensure that every “i” is dotted and...
Complying with notice requirements is essential to maintaining your rights to payment on a construction project. This is true not only for mechanics lien and payment bond rights, but also...
Whenever accepting a new construction job, it’s critical that the agreement is put in writing. The contract should contain a clear outline of the obligations and expectations of each party....