Construction
Federal, state, and local laws affect the physical construction of commercial and residential structures. Construction law helps to manage the workflow and expectations of contractors, subcontractors, and businesses that are involved in performing the work. Construction law also addresses outlying issues including workplace safety, employment laws, zoning, and environmental regulations.
Most disputes arise over contract claims. Like any other contract, construction contracts prevent surprises during the project. A well-written, clearly detailed contract can save contractors from future problems. Some contracts may contain an arbitration clause, to prevent the litigation process. It’s important that the construction contract details a description of the work being performed, an estimate of how long it will take to complete the work, and the names of any subcontractors and material suppliers that will be utilized by the contractor.
Litigation in construction surfaces when parties in a project fail to fulfill their contractual obligations. It usually involves a conflict between the owner and contractor, but can also include subcontractors, suppliers, lenders, insurers, architects, engineers, and other parties involved in the construction process.
Federal, state, and local laws affect the physical construction of commercial and residential structures. Construction law helps to manage the workflow and expectations of contractors, subcontractors, and businesses that are involved in performing the work. Construction law also addresses outlying issues including workplace safety, employment laws, zoning, and environmental regulations.
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CAUSES LEADING TO CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION:
- Contract Disputes:
Disagreements between the client and the contractor arise concerning the scope of work. Issues can occur when the contract is unclear or the nature of the project changes during construction. - Errors and Omissions:
Involves mistakes, missing details, or incorrect information in the contract documents concerning the design and construction of a building. - Defects:
Unacceptable quality of construction materials or workmanship. - Construction Delays:
Holdups on schedules due to lack of resources, bad weather, changes in project scope, labor availability, permit delays, and more. - Environmental Issues:
The erection of a new building structure might negatively affect native green spaces, water preserves, and sewer and drainage systems. A change in traffic patterns could be challenging to current residents. - Professional Liability:
Claims of negligence, fraud, faulty designs, improper installation, personal injury, or misrepresentation by a professional involved in the project. - Nonpayment:
Contractors complete a project, and the owner does not provide the agreed-upon compensation.