That statement may be obvious, but it bears repeating. The most obvious reason for insurance in the construction business is liability for injuries, property damage or accidents. Your line of work is a dangerous one, and accidents are often the cost of doing business....
Construction Law
Understanding California’s statute of repose
Most residents of Southern California possess an understanding that claims for property damage and personal injury must be started before the statutory deadline for such claims expires. This deadline is known to almost everyone as the “statute of limitations.” But...
Use best practices for change orders
Despite recent construction delays, contractors need to avoid the temptation to perform work and deal with the change orders later. Timely notices, emails confirming changes, preserving rights and remedies and other best change order practices should continue to...
How does the Housing Crisis Act of 2019 help developers?
The Housing Crisis Act of 2019 was signed into law late last year -- and it promises to significantly increase California construction projects and housing developments. It's no secret that California is in the middle of a housing crisis. Median home values in the...
Court halts construction of new school
Any type of construction project can be tricky in California, as all parties involved attempt to balance environmental concerns, water concerns, aesthetic concerns and, for public projects in particular, financial concerns. Sometimes, the parties representing these...
What are some common construction law issues?
At any given time in California there are thousands of construction projects in progress. That means that there are thousands of different ongoing business relationships between designers, builders and suppliers. There are also contractors and subcontractors involved...