General contractors are caught in the middle between the owner and their subcontractors; subsequently, conflicts can arise for any number of reasons. Contractors must make sure that their subcontractors stand
How to Reduce Contractor and Subcontractor Conflict Read Post »
One of the most challenging aspects of managing a construction project is managing the expectations of your clients. Construction projects are investments so, naturally, clients want to receive the biggest
How to Reduce Scope Creep in Construction Projects Read Post »
What is a subcontractor to do when they have put hours upon hours of their time on a project only to come up empty-handed where payment is concerned? Our Miami
Subcontractors: Non-Payment and Paid-When-Paid Clauses Read Post »
For contractors, a lump sum contract, or a stipulated sum contract, is one of the most common types of contracts drafted in the construction industry because they are pretty straightforward.
3 Potential Pitfalls of Lump Sum Contracts for Contractors Read Post »
One of the biggest issues facing every contractor in the construction industry is receiving prompt payment. Nearly all contractors have faced it at some point in their careers, and the
The Importance of The Demand Letter Read Post »
In a perfect world, construction projects would be planned flawlessly. The weather would be perfect every day and project owners would be completely satisfied with the project from start to
What is a Cardinal Change in Construction? Read Post »
Construction projects rarely go exactly as planned. While a well-organized and agreed upon scope of work can minimize the changes that take place, it can’t completely avoid them. While some
What Is A Constructive Change And How to Prove it? Read Post »
In industries for which shift work is a primary part of operations, fatigue is always a concern. Fatigue is more than the tired sensation you get after a long day
What is Fatigue Management? Read Post »
Construction projects are complex by nature. A number of parties come together both on and off the construction site to create a functional structure. Adding to the complexity is the
Change Orders vs. Construction Change Directives Read Post »
How you begin a project will often determine how you finish. Unfortunately, some projects fail before they even begin. In a previous article, we discussed four mistakes contractors can avoid
3 Big Mistakes Contractors Make Before Starting a Project Read Post »
