Subcontractors play a pivotal role in construction projects, providing specialized skills and services essential for bringing projects to fruition. However, with this collaboration comes inherent ...

Homeowners are increasingly discovering that the check they wrote to a general contractor was only the beginning of the bill.

When you sign a home improvement contract, you probably picture one company showing up, doing the work, and sending a bill.

Drafting and negotiating subcontracts can be tricky for both general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors are caught in between owners and subcontractors as the ones that will be held ...

Subcontractors are crucial for efficient, specialized, and sustainable project completion but introduce significant supply chain risks related to qualifications, safety, and financial health. Almost ...

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Many contractors employ pay-if-paid provisions in their subcontracts, which may present difficulties for subcontractors seeking to be paid in a timely fashion. A pay-if-paid provision generally ...

Knowing how contracts and liens work can help subcontractors grow and protect their business. Karalynn Cromeens, an attorney specializing in the construction industry, owner and managing partner of ...

A general contractor is like the head coach of a football team: the buck stops here. When there are problems on a construction project, the owner expects the contractor to fix them. Sometimes a ...

Subcontractors are not full-time, regular employees of the business, so it can sometimes be a challenge managing their roles and responsibilities. However, if you are able to effectively manage ...