Construction Law

As a contractor, when you provide services to a business or individual, you expect something of value in return. Typically, the agreement between you and the other person is confirmed in a written document called a contract. Sometimes, however, the agreement is not...

In every construction project, it’s important that all parties receive their benefit of the bargain. For contractors, this means that they need to get paid for the work they’ve done. When it’s a large project involving a prime contractor, subcontractors, and/or...

Although we often do our research on which company we want to perform our construction project, not everything may work out as planned. There may be parts of the project that do not meet our expectations. One reason could be because of faulty workmanship. If you hire...

Construction defects are bad for consumers and contractors, alike. It is important for both consumers and contractors to address construction defects in the proper way. If a compromise cannot be reached, a consumer may bring forth a construction defect claim. What are...

A residential construction contract is important for all parties involved. Owners, contractors, and suppliers need to be in agreement on many different items related to the project. Not only does a contract layout the guidelines for the work that needs to be done, but...

Wisconsin’s Right to Cure Act is a legal resource that allows contractors a chance to remedy construction defects that may be found before a lawsuit can be filed. It follows a strict timeline, which is important to adhere to. Regardless of whether you are a contractor...

Contractors need to be paid for the work they’ve done. One law that aids contractors in collecting the debts due to them is a construction lien. Learn about the basics of using construction liens and the deadlines for contractors and subcontractors in Wisconsin. What...

Often – actually, more often than not – construction/demolition projects involve the prime/general contractor or principal hiring subcontractors to perform various specialized tasks on the project. The general understanding in such a relationship is that the...