Martha L. Perkins – February 17, 2012 One of the challenges that nonprofit organizations and associations periodically must address is renovation contracts for either owner-occupied or leased space. It is a fact of life that any organization must periodically perform small and large construction renovations — everything from building or office cosmetic work to garage… Continue reading Construction Renovation Contracts 101: Six Key Considerations for Proactive Nonprofit Organizations and Associations
5 Reasons Why You Need Arbitration for a Construction Dispute
by Melissa Dewey Brumback on February 18th, 2012 Arbitration may be a better alternative to some construction disputes, assuming that you use a qualified and skilled arbitrator or arbitration panel. Here are five benefits for using arbitration over litigation: Arbitration means that the decision maker is anexperienced industry professional instead of a lay jury. Arbitration can… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Need Arbitration for a Construction Dispute
Piercing the Corporate Veil: Help with Subcontractor Defaults
By Albert B. Wolf Attorney at Law Recently, I have had a number of calls from general contractor clients complaining that one or more of their subcontractors have gone broke, leaving a bunch of unpaid suppliers. So what do they do? There are two possible solutions that might work if their owners have personal wealth… Continue reading Piercing the Corporate Veil: Help with Subcontractor Defaults
Using Trust Fund Solutions for Contractor Payment Defaults
By Albert B. Wolf Attorney at Law These trying economic times require more knowledge and creativity to survive and prosper. With many trade contractors failing, general contractors and owners need to know and take actions that could reduce or eliminate losses when their contractors or subcontractors don’t pay their bills. One of those actions available… Continue reading Using Trust Fund Solutions for Contractor Payment Defaults
New Year’s Resolutions for the Colorado Construction Industry
By Albert B. Wolf Attorney at Law Careful construction industry people (and others) may want to make the following New Year’s resolutions for 2012: Resolve-to make all reasonable efforts to settle disputes directly with the other party and leave your attorney alone; Resolve–to carefully document every event that might give rise to a claim or… Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions for the Colorado Construction Industry