Tennessee construction contractors negotiating their projects know that a good contract is essential to the success of the project. There are some main elements to every construction contract. Your contract should state what work will be completed, the timeline of the...
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Greening buildings in Nashville and legal concerns along the way
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | May 16, 2023 | Construction
The construction industry in Tennessee — and anywhere in the world — is one of the usual suspects when it comes to identifying environmental bad guys. Indeed, according to the World Green Building Council, the construction industry alone accounts for 39% of the...
What should be included in change orders?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 27, 2023 | Construction
Before construction projects start in Tennessee, the companies involved need to go through extensive planning. First, people need to establish the scope of the project and what needs to be accomplished. Then, contractors need to determine the materials needed for the...
Five defenses to breach of construction contract
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 6, 2023 | Construction
Contracts make the construction industry go around. Without them, projects would be mired in disagreements that would be nearly impossible to resolve, and the industry would likely collapse on itself. Yet, even with the use of contracts severe disagreements can arise....
Understanding urban design overlays in Nashville
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 5, 2022 | Commercial Real Estate, Construction
Most developers and general contractors in Nashville are aware of the existence and effects of the city’s zoning ordinance. The city promulgates a map dividing the city into zoning district, and the zoning code is a city ordinance that prescribes the types of land use...
Construction liens protect parties to a construction project
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Dec 4, 2022 | Construction, Construction Litigation
Construction projects in Nashville are complex affairs with many parties working together to complete the project. Contractors, subcontractors, laborers, machinists and suppliers all make essential contributions to the project, and their roles and responsibilities are...
More information on construction defects
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Nov 22, 2022 | Construction, Construction Litigation
As readers of this blog know, we focus on real estate and construction issues and litigation. And, one such common construction litigation topic is defects. We discussed who is responsible for construction defects recently, but in this post, we will explain what a...
Do construction delays constitute a breach of contract?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Aug 29, 2022 | Construction
Most construction projects often require developers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to work together to meet the goals set for the project. With so many moving parts, it should be no surprise that delays are common in the construction...
Ways to prevent construction defects
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Aug 8, 2022 | Construction
In addition to supply chain problems, lax supervision can disrupt construction and pose quality control problems. A quality control plan is the foundation of a successful construction project that can prevent costly problems. It takes a team Defects can derail a...
How to tighten up four key construction contract provisions
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Apr 19, 2022 | Construction
The construction business is unique. There are multiple players that come to the table to complete a project, and each one has to perform its duties appropriately if the project is to be completed on time and on budget. Contracts can help ensure that everything goes...
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