When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) arrives at your project site without warning, it’s too late to fix any lapses in project site safety that are currently present […]
Prepare for Your Next OSHA Inspection With This Checklist Read Post »
When an owner and a contractor (or a contractor and a subcontractor) decide to work together on a construction project, a contract will be used to ensure that both parties
Exploring Different Types of Construction Contracts Read Post »
All too often, our Portland contractor lawyers hear stories of contractors that were denied payment but never took legal action because they feared that the cost of legal fees would
Disputes and Lawsuits: When Does it Make Sense to File? Read Post »
In the construction industry, contracts are singularly responsible for ensuring that all parties meet their obligations for performance and payment. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, the work you
Did You Read Your Entire Contract? Here’s Why You Should Read Post »
Defects are common in the construction industry, but the majority of these defects are insignificant and have little impact on the safety, structural integrity, or usability of a completed structure.
Coming to Terms with Significant Construction Defects Read Post »
The Eighth Annual Arcadis Global Construction Disputes Report 2018 revealed a shocking statistic related to construction disputes that should put all contractors on high alert: the average cost of construction
Can You Afford a $19 Million Dispute? Read Post »
A well-written construction contract can be the deciding factor between a smoothly run project and a contractor’s worst nightmare. Your construction contract is more than a breakdown of the work
Allocating Risk With Your Construction Contract Read Post »
According to the National Safety Council, the average cost of a medically consulted injury is $32,000. In other words, everytime you prevent a significant work-related injury you avoid paying what
How Safe Project Sites Help Contractors Save Money Read Post »
Building wraps are an important component of any building. Once a building wrap is installed, it’s typically there for life, which makes selecting the correct type of building wrap an
Exploring the Different Types of Building Wraps Read Post »
The ability to put together an appealing construction proposal is important if you want to be awarded contracts that multiple contractors are vying for. Construction proposals typically include quotes from
Do You Need Assistance With Construction Proposals? Read Post »
