Construction Law

There are many different laws that come into play when contractors and property owners enter into a contract for the performance of a project.  The Wisconsin Home Improvement Practices Act (HIPA) is just one Wisconsin law that both contractors and homeowners need to...

In construction projects, it is important for contractors to follow the terms of the contract to ensure all obligations have been fulfilled. It is also important that the construction project be completed by the agreed upon date. This is especially true to when the...

Many people enter into contracts with people/companies they believe are the best fit for the job. This certainly is true with construction contracts. When you enter into a contract, each party is agreeing to meet certain obligations. For owners, this means paying for...

Contracts are extremely important in business affairs. Although parties to a contract have every intention of fulfilling the contractual requirements, there may be a need to terminate the contract under certain circumstances. If there is no clause in the contract...

Construction projects often involve many different parties. Between suppliers, vendors, contractors and subcontractors, many different disputes can arise. When there is a dispute, early resolution often is in the best interest of all parties. There are many ways that...

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...