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...
It is no secret that a construction site is not a playground. Few places are more potentially dangerous, which explains the long list of safety regulations posted at job sites. Still, humans are prone to error. And despite the warnings, hundreds of injuries and three...
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...
The construction industry has been dramatically affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid stay-at-home orders, social distancing requirements and the high rate of confirmed cases, construction projects across California have been put on hold. Now, as states start...