California entered 2026 with sweeping new laws governing private construction projects, and the consequences of non-compliance are significant. Whether you are an owner breaking ground on a new commercial development, a general contractor managing subcontractors, or a...
On large-scale construction projects, payment disputes are rarely simple. Contractors and subcontractors who complete work and supply materials are entitled to be paid, but collecting what is owed can quickly become complicated when an owner disputes the amount, runs...
As a commercial real estate developer, you probably have a lot of experience with people fighting your projects. One of the most common types of difficulty is with a person called a NIMBY. NIMBY is an acronym for "not in my back yard," and it tends to describe a...
Homeowners dissatisfied with the quality of construction work initiate disputes by submitting a notification of potential concerns to the appropriate contractor. If you are a contractor who receives such a notice, nothing can happen – from a legal standpoint – until...
Many people think of environmental reporting issues or materials delays when construction projects are interrupted. However, among the most expensive obstacles are design mistakes. Designers work closely with architects and contractors to fill the spaces and provide...
Stop notices are a California-specific construction debt collection method. Much like the mechanics lien, it is an option contractors can use to expedite collection of payments. Property owners and general contractors have a vested interest in understanding this area...
As a commercial construction firm or general contractor, you could take the view that handling a mechanics lien is the property owner’s problem. But you know that if your vendors are causing trouble for your clients, you are the one who will be held accountable. While...
No developer, builder, contractor, manufacturer or supplier wants to deal with a construction claim during the course of construction or a construction defect lawsuit after completion. However, construction claims and construction defect litigation can arise in just...
In the construction industry, contracts are crucially important to protecting the interests of everyone involved in a project. Even smaller scale projects often require multiple contracts between the various parties to clearly dictate parameters and limit liability...
The construction industry is one of the oldest in existence. That extensive history affords construction professionals generations of knowledge. However, as valuable as traditional practices are, modern solutions can prove to be just as important. For example, when it...