There are many people and businesses in Colorado who decide to build a house or building for their personal lives or business. Others need to make improvements or additions to their existing property. In order to complete these various projects people generally hire...
How to file a mechanics lien for a construction project
There are many construction projects in Colorado and many companies that perform the various aspects of the project. These projects can be very costly as well with all of the various companies working on the project needing to be paid for their work. However,...
Pay-if-paid provisions place hardships on contractors
In Colorado's business world, the use of pay-if-paid provisions can cause hardships for the self-employed subcontractor. Seeking to be paid in a timely fashion after work has been done, the subcontractor is at the mercy of the contractor and the owner who has not...
What are excusable construction delays?
Experienced construction contractors in Colorado can attest to many factors that delay the progress of a construction project. When such a delay occurs, contractors may seek more compensation or additional time from the property owner in order to complete the project....
Some common construction defects
Fewer things excite Colorado residents as much as owning a home. When built from the ground up, the anticipation may turn to aggravation if there is something wrong with it. Construction defects may happen at the planning or building stage, homeowners may have the...
Change orders in construction contracts
Contractors in Colorado may be familiar with the need to adjust a construction contract. The change may arise because the owner wants to go a different way with a design or building element. Or, it may be because of external factors that affect the timetable for...
Nine Mile Corner project moves forward after three-year battle
Commercial construction projects sometimes get held up in Colorado over disagreements between local governmental entities. When a land's boundary line is disputed, lengthy legal battles may postpone a site's initial development. It took more than three years for the...
Can mediation be advantageous for construction disputes?
If you are having issues with a dispute or disagreement in regard to a construction project, you may be wondering how to effectively move forward to get the result that you want. Filing a lawsuit is always an option, but this can be very stressful, expensive and can...
Common questions about construction contracts
If you are the owner of a property and you are engaging in a contract with a builder in order to start a construction project, you might feel overwhelmed by the small print. It is important that you take your time in reading through the terms and signing. Construction...
Why do cities use zoning systems?
You buy a piece of property to start your own business. You hire a construction company to start the project. However, that whole project quickly grinds to a halt when you find out that your property is not zoned for the type of business you want to start. Zoning may...