Construction arbitration is usually included in contracts as a clause. This means that when different business entities, like owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors, sign a contract, they agree to resolve their disputes through arbitration. By including an...
Construction Disputes
When to file a mechanic lien in New Jersey: Key deadlines
Filing a mechanic's lien in New Jersey is crucial for contractors who wish to secure payment for their work or services. The New Jersey Code governs the process and outlines specific rules and deadlines. Understanding these periods is essential to ensure a lien is...
The legal implications of building defects
Building defects refer to flaws or deficiencies in a building’s design, construction or materials that affect its safety, functionality or aesthetics. These defects can arise from various factors, including poor workmanship, substandard materials or inadequate design....
How a mechanic’s lien helps settle unpaid work
Imagine completing a kitchen renovation project without receiving compensation for the work. Or supplying steel framing materials to a remodeled unit, but the employers refuse to pay. These circumstances often happen in construction projects. In the US, a mechanic’s...
What are some common causes of payment disputes in construction?
The timely collection of payments can be an integral component of smoothing out operations on any type of construction project site. However, if your company works on a variety of projects with numerous other parties, the process of keeping track of all financial...
Some construction disputes may stem from project defects
There are a multitude of factors that could impact the outcome of a construction project. While knowing every type of challenge that could arise may be integral to taking steps to mitigate potential risks, some of the issues you encounter on a New York construction...
Poor project documentation could create various challenges
There are various types of issues that can arise on a construction project site, some of which could disrupt operations and lead to costly delays of schedule. While you might wish to take every possible measure to keep similar challenges at bay, sometimes things might...
Taking steps to mitigate the risks of construction disputes
It may come as no surprise that the construction industry is a highly competitive field, and the parties involved in each project may have a great deal on the line in the process. When stakes are high, there may always be a risk that any issues that arise could lead...
Challenges that may arise in the construction bidding process
There may be numerous stages involved with preparing to initiate operations on a new construction project. Before the planning stages even begin, you might face a need to compete with other companies during the bidding process and this can be one of the most...
What are some of the most common causes of scope creep?
Change continues to prove a prevalent factor in the construction industry, and the ability to address and adapt to change can be essential in various ways. Even if you take every possible measure to create a thorough strategy for each new project, it might not always...