As a building contractor, you may need up-front payment to buy building supplies, pay workers or secure permits. Your clients, though, may feel uneasy about paying fully before the project is complete. After all, they may believe there is some chance you may skip...
Contract review is important for real estate developers
Nashville area developers have many different details to consider when writing a contract. They have to determine what the property will cost, what they will need to do to make a profit, what protections they have if something goes wrong, etc. These questions can be...
Clarity and proper wording are construction contract essentials
Gone are the days when approval for a building project began with just a handshake. Today a well-worded, clearly written construction contract that contains key clauses is essential to begin projects on the right foot and avoid disagreements and possible legal...
Common construction disputes can delay projects
Those involved in the Tennessee construction field understand that there are always delays in construction projects. No matter how well a project may be moving along, a construction dispute can arise at any time. There are several common construction disputes in...
Consider this when dealing with change order issues
A lot of unexpected things can crop up during the course of construction. Materials can be delayed, the weather can make work impossible, and newfound environmental or structural issues can require additional work, costs, and time. While the contract regarding the...
Understanding mechanic’s liens
When a buyer and seller are going through the process of transferring ownership in real estate, one of the most important steps they must take is to ensure the title to the property is clear. If they find that a third party has a legal interest in the property, it can...
Large soccer stadium construction project planned for Nashville
Large-scale construction projects are often a boon in Nashville and throughout Tennessee. If the project is sports-related, there are inevitable hopes that local businesses will benefit from its construction from start to finish. That involves the companies that take...
4 Ways to settle a construction dispute
When you are a construction contractor, you often rely on others to help you complete your projects. You work closely with subcontractors, trusting them to complete their work on time, in a quality manner, so you can move forward finishing a remodeling project or...
Common construction defects that can ruin the project
It can be an exciting time when people in Tennessee start a construction project. This could be building a brand new home or starting a remodeling of their existing home. It can also be a little nerve-racking as sometimes the project can take a long time and the...
What are reasons to closely examine a construction contract?
As someone who works in the construction industry, you know that litigation can seriously delay a construction project. You might think your contract should be enough to diminish the chance of a serious dispute. But believe it or not, many disagreements happen...
