As a commercial real estate developer, you probably have a lot of experience with people fighting your projects. One of the most common types of difficulty is with a person called a NIMBY. NIMBY is an acronym for "not in my back yard," and it tends to describe a...
Homeowners dissatisfied with the quality of construction work initiate disputes by submitting a notification of potential concerns to the appropriate contractor. If you are a contractor who receives such a notice, nothing can happen – from a legal standpoint – until...
Many people think of environmental reporting issues or materials delays when construction projects are interrupted. However, among the most expensive obstacles are design mistakes. Designers work closely with architects and contractors to fill the spaces and provide...
Stop notices are a California-specific construction debt collection method. Much like the mechanics lien, it is an option contractors can use to expedite collection of payments. Property owners and general contractors have a vested interest in understanding this area...
As a commercial construction firm or general contractor, you could take the view that handling a mechanics lien is the property owner’s problem. But you know that if your vendors are causing trouble for your clients, you are the one who will be held accountable. While...
No developer, builder, contractor, manufacturer or supplier wants to deal with a construction claim during the course of construction or a construction defect lawsuit after completion. However, construction claims and construction defect litigation can arise in just...
In the construction industry, contracts are crucially important to protecting the interests of everyone involved in a project. Even smaller scale projects often require multiple contracts between the various parties to clearly dictate parameters and limit liability...
The construction industry is one of the oldest in existence. That extensive history affords construction professionals generations of knowledge. However, as valuable as traditional practices are, modern solutions can prove to be just as important. For example, when it...
Construction sites can be chaotic, loud, and dangerous, and they often involve massive, powerful construction vehicles. As such, there is a potential for accidents to happen. When they do, numerous parties can be exposed to legal claims, including construction...
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was signed in 1970 to regulate pollution and preserve the environment. Fifty years later, CEQA remains an important piece of legislation that affects development projects throughout the state. The goal is to prevent new...