Texas holds engineers, architects and construction workers accountable whenever it receives complaints regarding construction sites. This process, however, may result in you losing your engineering license. That makes it vital to understand how the process works so...
Construction Contracts
What qualifies as a construction defect?
Operating a construction business may come with difficulties you do not foresee until they appear. One is finding yourself slapped with a lawsuit revolving around defects in a building. When faced with any lawsuit, your business may suffer. However, one that accuses...
What can go wrong when installing a hotel pool?
If you own a hotel, you are always looking for ways to attract guests. Fortunately, according to reporting from CNBC, more than 80% of Americans say they are itching to travel in 2022. Still, if your property is not appealing, guests are likely to look for different...
3 clauses to include in a well-written construction contract
The construction contract will direct nearly every step you take in your upcoming construction project. Your well-written contract must clearly spell out everything from the work and costs involved to the critical, “red flag” issues essential to project success. Here...
Are you dealing with a contractor scam?
Unfortunately, in any sort of industry or field, you will always face the possibility of running into scammers. Though most individuals want nothing more than to make an honest living, some will take any chance they can get to trick, swindle and defraud anyone they...
New Texas law limits contractor liability for design defects
Effective September 1, 2021, the Texas legislature established a new statute in the Business & Commerce Code that limits the liability risks for contractors who may find themselves following faulty plans or specifications for construction. With some limitations,...
What are the most common forms of construction disputes?
It takes many moving parts to get a construction project up and running. Everyone from suppliers to contractors to property owners and subcontractors works together to see a project through from its planning stages to the final days of construction. However, with so...
How an airtight construction contract provides security
At the beginning of a construction project, you and the other party must understand the task at hand and your terms. Not only does this help the job go smoothly, but it helps in terms of a legal standpoint. The construction contract presents all expectations and...
Two main causes of water intrusion
While water is necessary for life, it can also be an agent of destruction. Preventing water intrusion into the home is an important aspect of construction. A homeowner who experiences water intrusion may sue for negligence. According to Inspection Certification...
Foundation vapor retarders: the most common defect in the U.S.
One of the country’s foremost third-party inspection companies, Quality Built, LLC, analyzed more than two million points of data on construction projects it inspected around the U.S. According to its findings, the most common defect in 2018 – the most recent year...