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...
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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...
Staffing and supply issues hinder Tennessee construction
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 10, 2022 | Construction
In Tennessee is easy to think about real estate and construction as a simple matter of acquiring property and building on it. The same holds true for home improvement projects. However, many factors can impact the efficiency, cost and speed at which residential and...
Here’s why you should avoid drafting your own contracts
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Feb 10, 2022 | Construction
We know that as a small business owner in the field of construction you’re looking for ways to save costs as well as secure and complete jobs as quickly as possible. Although you may have some pretty strong strategies for how to do that, they shouldn’t include...
Are you prepared to navigate your construction bond claim?
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Jan 5, 2022 | Construction
Public construction projects can be fraught with legal nuances that can trip up even those who are most experienced in the field of construction. While defects and mechanic’s liens are certainly issues that frequently come up, in the public project context, delays and...
Mechanics’ liens are valuable tools for the construction industry
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Nov 30, 2021 | Construction
Contractors and subcontractors who do work in the greater Nashville area should be familiar with Tennessee’s mechanics’ lien laws. As is this case with other states, Tennessee has enacted statutes which allow those who do construction work on residential or commercial...
Subcontractor claims: Federal and state differences
On Behalf of The Law Office of Timothy H. Nichols, PLLC | Nov 11, 2021 | Construction
The unfortunate reality of construction projects is that problems do occur, and often people are not paid in a timely manner. When the project involves private property, the remedy available to subcontractors is typically a mechanics lien, allowing them to secure an...
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