August 10, 2023 4 min read Warranties: Your obligations once the work is done Not sure about your obligations under construction contract warranties? Learn about warranty length, claims and provisio...
May 19, 2020 3 min read How to start a construction business Trying to open a construction business & unsure where to start? From business plans to insurance, consider these steps t...
March 6, 2018 2 min read Accurate field reports – Your best defense from legal claims Accurate field reports are your best defense against legal claims.
February 7, 2018 3 min read Don’t minimize miscellaneous contract items Most construction contracts have a miscellaneous contract provisions section. Temporary facilities and work obligations ...
January 24, 2018 2 min read Contract termination: A matter of convenience Termination for convenience clauses can put your construction company at risk. Learn what to look for in your contracts ...
January 17, 2018 3 min read Danger! Watch for lien requirements in your subcontract Construction firms need to be aware of lien contract provisions that require them to keep property free and clear of lie...
December 14, 2017 3 min read Submittals: A contractor’s legal responsibility Contractors need to keep in mind 3 factors when dealing with construction submittals: timely submission, avoiding reject...
November 30, 2017 2 min read 5 top things on contractors’ minds What are the hottest construction topics? Starting a contracting business, employee recruitment, the cloud, contracts, a...
November 27, 2017 3 min read Work quality: What you may be missing Construction quality provisions are common in subcontracts, including those defining quality and how intersecting work i...
November 13, 2017 3 min read Who’s responsible for job site safety? Construction job site safety is important. But who is responsible for safety? This blog answers that question from a leg...
November 2, 2017 3 min read 9 tips for setting up an effective construction worker safety program How can you set up a successful construction worker safety program? Learn nine tips that will help you build a safety-fi...
October 30, 2017 3 min read Community outreach: How to capture and keep the public’s attention Construction project public engagement isn't what it used to be. Learn 4 ways to capture and keep the public's attention.
October 18, 2017 2 min read What do contract “assignments” have to do with your rights? Many construction contracts contain contract assignments. Learn what an assignment is and its relationships to your lega...
August 31, 2017 4 min read Don’t risk it: 6 tips to manage subcontractor compliance Provides six tips on how to effectively manage subcontractor compliance related to uninsured workers on the job site, li...
August 28, 2017 2 min read Need construction bonds? 5 things to do before meeting with a surety Applying for construction bonds? Learn 5 things your company needs to do to secure the contract bonding you need from su...
August 17, 2017 4 min read The ins and outs of contract indemnity clauses This article delves into construction contract indemnity clauses to answer the key legal question: "Who is responsible i...
August 9, 2017 3 min read Considering project management software? 4 questions you need to ask What should you be considering when evaluating construction project management software. Here are four main questions th...
August 3, 2017 2 min read Are your subs bonded? 5 contract guidelines to follow Five guidelines GCs should follow when it comes to construction subcontracts and bonds to reduce their project risk and ...
June 15, 2017 4 min read How your subcontract impacts the change order process It is critical to plan for change orders in construction subcontracts. Learn three steps to help you steer clear of chan...
January 17, 2017 2 min read Six security questions you should ask your cloud service provider As Dennis Stejskal mentioned in his recent blog series on four cloud computing trends that will impact the construction ...
November 30, 2016 2 min read Seven top topics and tips for contractors Another year is almost behind us. And what a year it has been! Construction is stronger than ever and overall optimism h...
November 21, 2016 4 min read Security, internet, email, and risk The newer realm of malware—rather than viruses—has proven to be very lucrative and is, therefore, the predominant risk w...
October 19, 2016 6 min read Five lien release tips to preserve your rights Learn what a lien release is in construction, as well as why it’s important to read, understand, and sometimes modify a ...
