If you are a contractor, supplier, or manufacturer in Oklahoma or looking to take on a project there, we can help! Being able to serve...

What is leverage, and why is it so important in the contracting world? Simply, it's exertion of force by a lever - and a lever is used to...

Did you know that... If you take your 1099 subcontracted labor to work in another state that's been impacted by natural disasters and...

Entrepreneurial spirit involves creativity, imagination, drive, and so much more. If you've ever seen an episode of Shark Tank, you know...

Hurricane Ida is bringing destruction and a call for help and rebuilding in the near future. Many of you likely will leave your home...

A day around flooring product without self testing "Princess & the Pea" style would be an opportunity wasted, and so I did... Talking...

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Bet you never thought "punctuation" and "horror" would be used in the same sentence! Remember grade school grammar class and discussion...

One misconception is that a work order is not a legally binding contract. In most states, all you need to create a legally binding...

"It takes more time to remove and replace a switch plate than to merely paint around it," said a client once upon a time. Credentials are...

Having been out of state triaging a roof fall incident (an alleged one, of course), we return with numerous takeaways, all of which are...

Often I hear from new clients presenting with a homeowner dispute or nonpayment that in all the years they have worked, they have never...

As part of our mini series about filing a mechanic's lien, let's talk about your position on a project. Whether you are a General...

HEY CONTRACTORS! Does your contract break the law? Each state has its own rules about what you have to say in your contract. And in some...

Unbeknownst to most contractors, many states require a Notice to Owner (NTO) form as a first step in evaluating whether a contractor has...

If you've never filed a mechanic's lien, also known as a contractor's lien, there are a few key things you need to know that will be...

Hey Tennessee Contractors! Do you ever hold back retainage from your subcontractors, or have retainage held from you? The retainage may...

This site has been quiet the last few months, but we've been busy at the office. If you didn't know "Construction Law" was a thing,...

Many contractors operate as a "DBA," which means a person works individually but doing business as an entity name - such as John Smith...

In short, a lien is a legal right or claim against a property by a creditor. A contractor who performs work on a residence but does not...