Category: Construction

​​The green building boom has increased the possibilities available to contractors to construct environmentally friendly projects, both in accordance with new government standards and their customers’ wishes. However, along with progress also comes uncertainty. Some of the newer environmentally advanced construction materials may not have much of a track record for safety. While there are…

​​Although it took well over 100 years to do so, the Texas Legislature has finally addressed court precedent that was seemingly unfair to contractors who relied on owner-provided designs in construction. Previously, contractors could be held liable for design defects, even when they did not design the project on their own. Now, the Texas Business…

​​The construction industry is always changing as technological innovations improve contractors’ processes. The evolving nature of the construction business will impact the legal picture for industry stakeholders. The number of lawsuits may drop, but that is not expected, and the types of lawsuits may shift away from traditional construction disputes. When adopting new technologies, companies…

​​As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches the one-year mark in Texas, the effects of the pandemic on the construction industry are still being felt. Construction companies continue to face challenges in keeping job sites active, productive, and safe for contractors and employees. Texas may be recovering slowly as vaccine distribution has been delayed and new, more…

​​Every job taken on by a construction company should have a contract that puts into writing every detail of the project they are hired to complete. This contract is meant to set expectations for the project as well as to protect all parties involved from legal consequences if expectations are not met. To ensure that…