In the construction industry, getting bad reviews can hurt your business and make it harder to get new jobs. That's why it has always been important to you to be able to make your customers happy with the results. Unfortunately, the last time you worked with a client,...
Construction Litigation
What should you do if a subcontractor makes a mistake?
You have a great team of workers who you've been working with for years, but this job is much larger than what you usually take on. To help, you hired several subcontractors who you felt would do a great job on your project.Unfortunately, one of the subcontractors...
How to get paid for your work on a construction project
You and your team, as well as subcontractors you hired, worked hard on the project you completed for your client. You did everything in your power to get the project done on time, and you made sure that it was completed to the highest standards.When you were finished...
Include delays in your contract to avoid litigation
No one wants to get sued or to have to sue. It's a hassle, and it's a tedious legal process to go through if there are alternatives.The construction industry does see a number of construction litigation cases, though, because of the nature of its business. The common...
Is it worth taking a dispute to court?
You and another party have a contract. It doesn't have an arbitration clause like you would have expected, so you have the option to take them to court. It's not your preference to talk about the dispute in a public forum, but you're not sure you have any other...
Certain building issues can lead to a construction dispute
When planning a construction project in North Carolina and throughout the United States, the obvious goal is to have it completed as planned. Unfortunately, there are often challenges that come up during and after the project. This can lead to a construction dispute...
What contractors should know about subcontractor insurance
It isn't uncommon for subcontractors to be used on residential and commercial building projects in North Carolina. While using subcontractors may be an effective way to get a job done in a timely manner, it could introduce additional layers of risk to the general...
Strategies to resolve legal issues with a construction project
Construction projects can be complicated. For North Carolina residents and businesses who hire a contractor or construction company, a disagreement can be costly and time-consuming. Regardless of whether it is the contractor or the property owner who needs legal help,...
Why structures aren’t always built properly
Construction defects could make it difficult or impossible to live or work in a North Carolina building. Defects can be the result of design errors, the use of inferior materials, or a failure to take environmental factors into account. For example, if a roof is not...
Toxic mold and environmental problems in North Carolina
Toxic mold and other environmental issues can cause serious health problems when they are present in buildings. These types of problems can arise during construction when poor construction allows moisture to leak inside of the buildings. If your property has toxic...


