As Hurricane Florence approaches, many North Carolina residents fear that their home may be damaged. Should this occur, keep calm and have an action plan ready before the damage occurs!Here are some things you can do to be prepared if you need to act quickly:1....
Construction Litigation
How can I improve my construction quality?
As a contractor in North Carolina, you know that quality matters. That's why it's important to constantly check yourself and your workers to ensure you're performing the absolute best you can. Because a lack of quality can easily lead to litigation if your clients are...
How can I choose a qualified home contractor?
If you're having work done on your home in North Carolina, finding a reliable contractor is a huge concern. If you the company you choose performs subpar work you could be looking at lost money as well as potential legal issues down the line if you're truly unhappy...
How can I find a good contractor?
If you're thinking about having work done on your home in Raleigh, you know that choosing the right contractor is crucial. Home repairs and renovations are rarely cheap, and if your contractor lacks the competence to do the work correctly, you may need to take legal...
What happens if a contractor damages my home?
If you're having construction work performed on your property in North Carolina, you may have liability on your mind. For instance, what happens if a contractor damages your home while performing work? While insurance coverage can be key in this case, there may be...
Collapsed bridge shows how a defect can result in litigation
If you are like many North Carolina residents, you were dismayed when you heard the well-publicized news about the pedestrian bridge under construction that collapsed near Florida International University’s campus last March, killing several people. At the...
What is a construction lien?
Nobody expects another to work for nothing, and when you perform a service, you are owed a payment. Paying for services rendered is the basis of the free-enterprise system in North Carolina, and throughout the U.S. So you may be likely to both understand and support a...
Resolving a dispute with a subcontractor
Disputes arise over construction projects for many different reasons and our blog has delved into this topic carefully. However, those who run a construction business encounter all sorts of other issues, such as disputes with subcontractors. As with other construction...
Assigning liability for design deficiencies
Whenever your firm is tasked with the design of a new construction project in Raleigh, it is always tempting to try and secure the "wow" factor from stakeholders and the general public by going with a novel new design. Such a gamble can often pay off with increased...
Construction disputes may involve environmental concerns
Protecting and healing the environment are two of the biggest concerns when it comes to power consumption and construction. In North Carolina and elsewhere, politicians, activists and the general public often worry that developing communities and obtaining domestic...


