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Finding a foundation crack or a major leak is a nightmare for any homeowner. Whether you just moved into a custom-built property or an existing residence, you need a solution. The path forward often begins with one question: Who is responsible for this damage? When...
When a supplier agrees to extend credit on a construction project, they take on real financial risk. Before delivering materials or services without upfront payment, suppliers often review several factors to decide whether the customer is likely to pay. Many credit...
Construction contracts often include protections that help ensure project completion and quality work. One of the most common protections is “retainage.” This provision lets the payer hold back part of a payment until the project meets certain conditions. Retainage...
No two construction projects are alike. Therefore, no two contracts should be alike. The terms of a contract need to consider the parties involved, the scope and type of project and much more. There are at least five leading types of construction contracts. Here we’ll...
Contractors must ensure that every project they work on uses suitable materials and has workmanship that meets required standards. When either of those doesn’t happen, there is a chance that the contractor may face construction defect claims. Construction defect...
Sellers listing their real estate for sale have many different options available. Some list their own properties without the assistance of an agent in a for-sale-by-owner transaction. Others hoping to close quickly might list the property in as-is condition. An as-is...
As a business owner, you are looking to purchase new real estate to expand your operations. You know that whatever property you buy will need extensive renovations, so you have been talking to construction companies to get the job underway. You are going to invest a...
Construction projects often pose significant challenges when securing payment. If you are a contractor, subcontractor or supplier in Tennessee, it helps to understand the difference between bond claims and lien claims. Both secure payment yet function in fundamentally...
Mold growth inside residential properties and even commercial facilities is more common than many people realize. The combination of moisture and darkness creates the ideal environment for mold growth. Mold can grow inside walls for months before people notice, and...
Construction projects rarely fail because of one big catastrophe. More often, it’s a single subcontractor missing deadlines, cutting corners or going silent that sends the schedule into a tailspin. When that happens, the general contractor is left juggling client...
