Owners, contractors and subcontractors all agree that site conditions are an important part of the cost of construction. Site conditions will include both the characteristics of pre-existing structures as well as subsurface soil conditions in the area where new construction is to be performed. An owner’s goal is to make sure the project design is…
Construction delay claims pop up more frequently than not when working with general contractors or trade contractors. Since one of the key benchmarks for the success of a construction project is timely completion, then addressing how any construction delay will be handled in advance is to an owner’s benefit. Incorporating into a construction agreement what…
Overhead Costs – The Difference Between Direct and Indirect
Included in every estimate for any construction or reno...
Your Risk When a Contractor Does Not Pull Permits
Whether performing remodel work or new construction, wh...
Contractor Markup – What are you really paying?
Contractor markup is a given when hiring a contractor f...
Construction Contingency May Be a Point of Contention When Building
A construction contingency, as it relates to a build pr...
Construction Errors have a Claim Statute by State
Construction errors or defects can be simply described...
