Rarely is every job on the worksite done by the general contractor. Many elements of these projects like plumbing and electrical are, in fact, handled by subcontractors. With so many different groups working on one site, it is a simple reality that there may be...
Construction Law
Defending a military construction or government fraud claim
Any military or government contractor is likely well aware of the risks involved when taking on such enormous contracts. Most, understandably so, are backed by a highly skilled legal team ready and waiting to defend any type of fraud or false claim case that may...
Statutes of limitations and repose in construction law
The construction and real estate businesses are inherently risky. Developers, builders and the many other parties involved in a medium- or large-sized construction project must spend large amounts of money on materials, labor and other costs, and they often must do...
How to become a federal construction contractor
When any construction work is performed for a governmental agency, there are strict requirements that must be met. A detailed list of steps with links can be found here. First, you should make sure that government contracting is a good fit for your business. Do you...
Why every construction contractor needs a construction attorney
Any entrepreneur would benefit from consulting with an attorney in their area of expertise, whether the business is a new start-up or an established corporation. However, construction contractors in particular should consider keeping a construction attorney on...
What are licensing requirements for construction in Louisiana?
The Contractors Licensing Law and Rules and Regulations sets out specific monetary job limits for which a contractor may be required to obtain a license and general liability and workers compensation insurance. The state of Louisiana recognizes several different types...
The importance of construction law resources
Construction law can be an unquestionably complex area of the law but an area of the law that is also important to understand when caught up in a construction dispute or situation involving construction defects. A variety of parties may be involved in a construction...