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Before taking on a construction project, developers must consider the right project delivery method. Two of the most common approaches offer different structures for allocating risk, responsibility, cost, and scheduling: these are the "design-build" (DB) method and the "design-bid-build" (DBB) method.

Scope creep might start with a design tweak or a change in materials, maybe a little expansion of the demolition to begin a remodel. But over time, those additions can alter the cost, schedule, and risk profile of an entire project.

However the Supreme Court rules in Trump v. Barbara, the decision will have serious real world consequences. While the case centers on the meaning of “subject to the jurisdiction” of the United States, its effects may ripple into industries that depend heavily on immigrant labor, not to mention affecting millions of families across the United States.

Several states require contractors to provide a preliminary notice to certain parties prior to filing suit. In California, this...

Happy New Year! Sorry that this post is coming in late. As always, January 1 brings with it a slate of new laws. My criteria here are:...

The several states treat unlicensed contractors differently. For example, in Florida, unlicensed contractors can't sue for breach of contract; in Texas, most contractors aren't even required to be licensed (at the state level). But California takes the strictest approach I've seen.