Category Archives: Construction Law

Importance of High-Quality Materials in Construction
The construction industry encompasses many elements. It’s not just about completing a project, but making sure it is done right. Using premium construction materials is a sound investment. They help ensure the longevity of the building. Plus, sustainability is a concern. Besides energy aspects, sustainable materials help ensure longevity and resilience. In many ways,… Read More »

How Technology Can Reduce Safety Concerns
More than 1,000 people are killed in construction accidents in the United States every year. Most of these fatalities are caused by falls, electrocutions, getting struck by something, and getting caught in between something. What can be done to prevent these risks? How can construction sites be safer? Artificial intelligence is helping. Monitoring systems,… Read More »

Drywall Subcontractor May Be Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Court Costs
A construction company that lost a lawsuit several months ago may be on the hook for millions more dollars. The surety company that was part of the civil lawsuit now wants to be reimbursed for attorneys’ fees and trial costs. Suffolk Construction lost a breach of contract lawsuit against its surety company, Berkley Insurance… Read More »

Why Construction Site Theft is a Huge Concern
Being a general contractor requires a lot of management, specifically of people and materials. Construction projects may require hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars worth of materials. Many people know this and will go to great lengths to steal these materials and potentially use them for their project or sell them for… Read More »

Understanding Termination for Cause
Construction companies are often under a lot of pressure to perform quickly. There are strict deadlines to keep in mind as well as budgetary restrictions. Getting a project done on time and under budget is a rarity in the construction industry. When a contractor commits serious issues such as lengthy delays and overspending, it… Read More »

Understanding the Types of Construction Delays
Delays in the construction industry are nothing new, but they seem to be more common since COVID. Getting materials on time can be a real pain due to production issues and cost increases. Plus, it can be hard to find qualified workers. Because of these issues, many construction companies are short-staffed and have to… Read More »

Productivity Issues in Construction
Productivity is an issue that plagues most industries. There are always factors that make it so employees and managers cannot get as much work done as they would like. This is particularly an issue with construction projects. Research suggests that for the past 50 years, the United States has experienced a large decline in… Read More »

D.R. Horton Complaints Mount: How Contractors Can Learn From These Mistakes
D.R. Horton is known as “America’s Builder,” but a lot of homeowners aren’t feeling the love. Across the country, customers who have bought new homes from D.R. Horton are dealing with massive problems. They feel unsafe in their own homes and the issues are taking a huge financial toll. On top of that, the… Read More »

Understanding Construction Bonds and How They Are Used
Working in the construction industry can be confusing. As a contractor, you not only need to know the elements of how to build houses and other buildings, but you also need to understand all the legalities involved. A project requires a contract between a contractor and the property owner, which is a major legal… Read More »

Florida Construction Statutes to Know About
Construction is a dangerous industry not only for the workers but possibly the occupants as well. A defective building that is not structurally sound and built to code will cause problems. The structure could collapse and seriously injure or even kill someone. As a general contractor, this is not a situation you want to… Read More »