Construction sites are busy environments filled with heavy machinery, materials and workers engaged in various tasks. Unfortunately, accidents happen frequently, including caught-in or caught-between incidents, where workers may find themselves trapped by equipment,...
When you complete a set of subcontracted work on a property in Maryland but have not received payment, filing a mechanic's lien might be necessary. This lien ensures you get compensation for your labor or materials used in the project. This is a straightforward...
When you’re a contractor, you end up interacting with people who have all different ways of being. Some you’ll like, some you won’t – but some should send you running in the opposite direction. One of the best ways to prevent construction disputes with clients is to...
A new construction project is an expensive investment and a complex endeavor. It can take months to complete a new building, and you rightfully expect it to be complete according to your specifications. When there are issues with a construction project or after the...
Construction projects are pricey not just because of the materials needed but also because of the labor involved. For large projects, it’s not unusual to see contractors reaching out to subcontractors to handle certain specialized aspects of the construction, such as...
Most construction workers in Maryland are likely aware that they work in one of the most hazardous and dangerous occupations in the entire country. On most construction sites, there are unavoidable hazards at nearly every turn. Here are some of the most dangerous...
If there is one common denominator in most, if not all, construction projects, it would be the probability of change. For those overseeing the entire process, change orders require proper management and an effective strategy in place. Efficiency in assessing the need...
When people purchase homes or buildings in Maryland, they trust that the construction was properly completed. Most of the time, contractors, builders and others involved in the construction do their due diligence to ensure that all the work meets proper standards,...
The modern form of a mechanic's lien can be traced to Thomas Jefferson, who used the concept in promoting the construction of Washington, the new capital city of our young republic.Today, the Supreme Court of Virginia, like other such courts in other states, maintains...
In the recent unreported case of Young Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Dustin Construction, Inc. the Maryland Court of Special Appeals reaffirmed the validity of a pay when paid clause. In this case a subcontractor sought payment for several change orders which were...
