Liquidated Damages in Construction
When customers start talking about liquidated damages in construction, it’s time to ask why.
Protect Your Time
Some people are used to snapping their fingers and having others jump. It’s irritating, but you have to remember that they’re writing the checks.
Mediation or Arbitration?
Your contract should call for arbitration, not mediation, to settle disputes.
Maintaining Your Right to Lien
At least once a week I hear from someone who can’t get paid for work they’ve done.
A Few More Contract Issues
Retainage clauses, removing the finance charge clause on the last payment, “we’ll pay you when we get paid”.
Contract Language for Client-Caused Damage
What do you do when a client calls about a problem they created? Preventative measures make the difference between a profitable job and losses.
Surprises Aren’t
Estimate your jobs properly so surprises don’t happen.
Contracts – Dates, Times, Conferences
Many construction-related disputes can be avoided with a well written contract. Here are a few of the things that need to be included.