Almost as prevalent as those pesky pay-if-paid provisions are those no damage for delay clauses. Found in most every construction contract, these clauses seek to bar the prospect of any delay damages and to limit the remedy for delay to just a simple extension of time.
In order to avoid being held responsible for expenses incurred due to unforeseen conditions, contractors should carefully review their contracts for hidden conditions before bidding on them.
Across the industry, homeowners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers alike have all experienced significant challenges related to the unprecedented increases in costs of raw materials. Lumber and steel represent two notable markets that have undergone seemingly uncontrollable price increases. Because both lumber, and steel form the bedrock upon which so much of our construction takes place, …
A pay-when-paid provision in a construction contract generally means that a contractor is not liable for payment to its subcontractors until such time as it is first paid by the owner.
Small claims courts offer debtors a convenient alternative because they do not require attorneys. If you are owed money and are thinking about taking them to court yourself, this podcast will help you understand what you’re up against and how works in Florida small claims court. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction …
We have seen a lot of mistakes folks make when it comes to issuing lien releases. In this podcast, we are going to discuss the three most common lien release issues and how you should approach each. Don’t skip this episode we’ll explain why these are mistakes you can’t afford to make. Make sure to …
Getting paid faster is something every contractor wants. Today’s construction market brings unique obstacles, and legal help is more important than ever. Join us to learn the steps you need to take to make sure you are getting paid for your work in 2022. Alex Barthet is a trained mechanical engineer who is now a …
Hey everybody! Today we’re going to talk about the notice to cure. These are all very important topics that you need to understand for your next project. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Get a jump on your competition. Alexander Barthet is a board certified …
A construction lien is a right permitted to those in the construction industry who provide materials, services or labor to real property. If one who provides these services or materials are not paid, he or she may be able to force the sale of the property in order to recover their money. On this episode, …
As a construction lawyer, we deal with lots of project disputes. But what is there was a way to avoid the dispute all together? Today we talk with Sue Dyer of sudyco™ (https://sudyco.com/) and she explains the 3 principles you can use to solve problems on your project before they turn into litigation. Make sure …