In our previous post, we began looking at a recent federal case involving an engineering, procurement and construction contract for a project in Florida. As we noted, EPC contracts are commonly used in construction projects in the power sector, but also in other...
One of the potentially important tools used in the private power sector is the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract. These contracts are so important in projects where they are used because so much of the project rides on them. Under an EPC...
Picking up where we left off last time, one important point to make about disclosures in real estate sales is that sellers have the option to either provide information concerning their actual knowledge of the characteristics of a property, or to make no...
In previous posts, we've been looking at the topic of disclosure in real estate purchases. As we noted last time, sellers of residential property in North Carolina have a duty to make disclosures by filling out the proper disclosure paperwork as part of the...
Buying a home is a big decision, whether it’s your first time or fifteenth time. Each buyer has their own process for approaching home-buying, both on an emotional and a practical level. There are certain things that should always happen, though. Among them are...
In our last post, we mentioned the importance of obtaining as much information as possible before entering into a real estate purchase agreement. Most of the time, home-buyers can do so by working with reputable real estate brokers and obtaining a professional...
Anybody who has worked in the field of construction knows that disputes are common. Part of the reason for this is that there are many variables in construction projects, and often many parties are involved. Coordinating all construction activities so that things go...
If you are like many homeowners across North Carolina, you are looking for a housing upgrade. Typically, this would involve putting your home on the market and looking to buy a new one. However, we are in a very tricky housing market with very low supply in many...
When it comes to completing work on your home, the only things that limit your options are the laws, your imagination and the money in your bank account. If you have the funds, the ideas and the permission, you can hire people to complete just about any demolition or...
When it comes to home or office construction, people often joke about when a particular project is expected to be completed because it is not unusual for the completed date to get pushed further and further back because of delays. These delays are often frustrating...
