Contractor often worry about home construction defects. North Carolina’s statute of limitations for filing construction defect claims allows years to pass before a customer takes legal action for a latent defect. A lawsuit for construction defects can be financially...
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5 benefits of arbitration for your construction dispute
In the construction world, the contract is critical. A solid contract outlines the responsibilities and expectations of each party and the consequences if one party fails to meet those obligations. A contract may also include steps for resolving any disputes between...
Fatal construction defects may involve numerous parties
When catastrophe strikes during a construction project, it often results in finger pointing, especially if the incident results in injury or loss of life. A developer will certainly want to know who was responsible for construction defects that caused the issues. Any...
Missing these construction defects can mean big trouble
For many North Carolina residents, a new home means one that is newly built and that no one has lived in yet. Buying a newly constructed home often means homeowners can choose unique details or design the layout to meet their own preferences. Everything is fresh and...
Construction law conflicts can be minimized
No matter which side of a North Carolina construction project one happens to be on, there are opportunities for disputes and disagreements. This may include contract issues, schedule delays, disparities in expectations, payment issues or other problems. Some conflicts...
Contract disputes may lead to arbitration
Alternative methods of dispute resolution are becoming a more popular choice for many who are involved in business disagreements. Mediation and arbitration often save companies and individuals time, money and resources. In fact, many businesses mandate arbitration in...
3 kinds of construction defects
Deciding to build rather than buy an existing home means taking on a long and often frustrating construction project. North Carolina contractors may try to anticipate setbacks and delays in their contracts, but there are some issues no one can foresee. One issue of...
Why arbitration is ideal for resolving construction disputes
Arbitration is a type of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). This approach to resolving differences with another party contrasts with litigation. Many construction contracts include arbitration clauses in them. These require homeowners and contractors to try to...
Home inspections a wise investment even with new construction
You've watched the construction of your new home every step of the way. You chose the lot, watched as workers laid the foundation. You were there the day the siding went up, saw the installation of the windows. You're confident that new home in the Winston-Salem area...
How scope creep can lead to litigation
If you are a contractor, you may already have experienced some of the adverse effects of scope creep. A recent report on construction disputes by an international consultancy group determined that this serious problem was the No. 1 factor in disputes across seven...