Construction Law

How Construction Contract Allowances and Contingencies Can Help You Prevent Conflicts and Disputes

Many construction contract prices include amounts designated as an allowance or a contingency. Too often, the parties' misunderstanding of what…

4 years ago

Top Tips to Help You Avoid Compliance Issues in Texas Construction Law

A builder is required to navigate many complex areas of the law while conducting its business. Unfortunately, if the builder…

4 years ago

Construction Bonds: Win More Bids and Avoid Pitfalls

To work on governmental or larger private projects, a builder will need to obtain construction bonds. While virtually all governmental construction projects require…

5 years ago

Is COVID-19 Creating Cracks in Your Construction Process?

The current pandemic has already had a significant impact on the construction industry.  The general state of the construction industry…

5 years ago

Big Fines and Jail Time – How to Avoid Misusing Construction Funds, Part 2

Builders must be careful with money received from owners and keep good financial records on each project. Chapter 162 of…

5 years ago

Big Fines and Jail Time – How to Avoid Misusing Construction Funds, Part 1

Texas builders can be criminally liable for failing to comply with financial bookkeeping requirements and misusing construction funds paid by…

5 years ago

Agree to the Right Agreement: How to Avoid AIA Agreement Accidents for Small Projects

Having the right agreement in place is paramount in any project. Having the wrong agreement in place or an agreement with incorrect…

5 years ago

Sales Tax in Construction: How to Keep Risk Low and Profits High (Part 2)

In our previous article, we discussed the basic concepts of sales tax law in construction and how different scenarios in…

5 years ago

Sales Tax in Construction: How to Keep Risk Low and Profits High (Part 1)

Do you know if you should be collecting sales tax on the services you provide? The sales tax rate in…

5 years ago

Get Noticed – How Builders Can Stay Out of Trouble with Texas Law

Many complex laws and rules regulate a builder’s business. One such area concerns notices that a builder is required to…

6 years ago