This is a continuing article series regarding Construction Law: An Overview for Homeowners. These include four different topics, Pre-Construction (Part 1), During Construction (Part 2), Post-Construction (Part 3) and Construction Conclusion (Part 4). Each series of topics discuss informative summaries of what happens within each construction phase.
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This is a continuing article series regarding Construction Law: An Overview for Homeowners. These include four different topics, Pre-Construction (Part 1), During Construction (Part 2), Post-Construction (Part 3) and Construction Conclusion (Part 4). Each series of topics discuss informative summaries of what happens within each construction phase.
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This blog was written by guest blogger, Suzie Wilson. Starting a construction company is the process of transforming technical craftsmanship into a scalable corporate entity. It requires the synchronization of licensing, financial planning, and risk management to ensure that every project contributes to long term stability. Success in this industry is rarely about who can swing a hammer the fastest, but rather who can manage the complex intersection of labor, supply chains, and legal compliance.
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The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plays a critical and far-reaching role in shaping the built environment across the United States. As a federal agency under the United States Department of Defense, USACE is responsible not only for military construction but also for a wide range of civil works projects that impact infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and economic development nationwide.
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Construction practices across the United States vary widely, but few comparisons are as striking as those between New York and Florida. These two states sit on opposite ends of the climate spectrum, and as a result, their building methods, materials, and engineering priorities differ significantly. From freezing winters and snow loads in New York to hurricanes and extreme humidity in Florida, climate is one of the most influential factors shaping construction.
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Construction in rural communities across the United States presents a unique set of challenges that are often overlooked when compared to urban projects. While many of these challenges stem from the geographical remoteness, a lack of infrastructure, and limited access to resources, they are compounded by socio-economic factors and regulatory hurdles that make building in rural areas particularly difficult. This blog article will explore these challenges in greater depth, examining how they impact construction projects and what can be done to mitigate these issues.
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We all know what a lien is. Depending on which side of the claim you’re on, a lien could be a good thing or a bad thing. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the true definition of a lien is “a claim, encumbrance, or charge on property for payment of some debt, obligation or duty”. So, how is a Mechanics Lien any different?
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The construction industry is facing a critical challenge: a growing demand for skilled labor paired with a shrinking talent pipeline. In response, organizations across the country are stepping up to close this gap—but few have made as significant an impact as the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
We have all heard the expression, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” But, how do we really know when we are being fooled? Though Construction Fraud was not listed in Investopedia’s Most Common Types of Consumer Fraud article, Construction Fraud is more common than you would think. Normally, when one thinks about the term “fraud”, you think of your credit card being compromised, but did you ever think of Construction Fraud, and ways you can prevent it?
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Throughout time, circumstances arise where a homeowner feels the need to breach their contract by refusing to pay their contractor or architect for services that were already performed and/or provided. For example, perhaps a homeowner feels that the contractor’s work is not what was agreed upon or is subpar, or maybe even because the project took longer than expected to complete, so in turn, the homeowner may decide to refuse to pay the contractor for work already performed or even dispute the previously charged credit card transaction. This raises the age-old question: Is the customer truly, always right?
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