Lawyers love mechanic’s liens. More specifically, lawyers love correcting mechanic’s liens that contractors or lien-filing services frequently prepare incorrectly. Contractors...

While many kinds of construction claims exist, two of the most popular ones are: breach of contract and negligence. Payment...

“What about the architect?” In over 20 years of practice in construction law, I have never heard a trade subcontractor,...

First-year law students, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, have a tendency to cling to legal maxims or theories as they begin...

Think of a construction contract  as a “prenuptial” agreement between parties. The termination provisions in a construction contract address the...

The year was 1886. The place — Wayne County, Michigan. This is the story of “Rose 2d of Aberlone,” perhaps...

While “green” building and LEED certification are hot trends in the world of commercial development and construction, the amount of...

In a long-awaited ruling, the Colorado Court of Appeals recently held that a homeowner’s association could not remove a stipulation...

Litigation is an expensive enterprise. Just ask anyone who has ever paid an attorney’s bill. Smart businesspeople consult with attorneys...

The sub built a roof for a pool He thought that it would be really cool He signed a subcontract...