In response to the damage left in the wake of Hurricane Ian, some of Florida’s contractor licensing requirements have been suspended. On October 1, 2022, the Florida Department of Business...
Facing a significant construction labor shortage, the city of Denver recently announced it needs an additional 40,000 workers to meet “all-time high” levels of construction. For contractors who have the...
Performing construction work without a license is a dicey proposition. Not only may it jeopardize a party’s lien rights, but contractors may also face administrative penalties from the state licensing...
With $557 million up for grabs to renovate New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, officials may have to find a new contractor to lead the project. Joint venture Hunt-Broadmoor...
During a busy period for residential construction around the nation, homeowners are eager to work on home renovation and development projects. However, some are finding that the process can become...
Mechanics lien rights are hands down the best way for contractors to protect themselves when faced with nonpayment. Given how powerful lien rights are, contractors should be sure that they...
The Delaware Contractor Registration Act is in effect as of July 1, 2021. This means that any person or business that performs construction services or maintenance work in Delaware must...
As the Atlantic hurricane season begins and residents of the Eastern and Southern United States prepare for major storms, local governments and consumer protection groups are warning of contractors with...
Michigan provides a fair amount of protection to homeowners when dealing with construction contracts. The contract must be in writing, include certain provisions, and requires that the contractor must be...
As record-breaking cold temperatures continue to sweep Texas, power outages and frigid temperatures are causing plumbing pipes to break across the state. In response, Governor Abbott announced a relaxing of...