Construction projects in Illinois never seem to meet their intended completion date. However, what is the difference between unforeseen delays and those where contractors were negligent in performing their duties? What type of construction delays are open to lawsuits?...
Construction And Engineering Disputes
Resolving construction disputes in Illinois
Construction disputes are a common occurrence in the construction industry. Contractors and construction companies often experience disagreements about projects, contracts and other factors. If construction disputes arise, there is a risk that the construction project...
4 common issues that can lead to a construction dispute
Construction projects can have a widely varied scope from a home remodel to erecting a brand-new building from the ground up. No matter the size of the project, there are numerous scenarios when the developers, contractors, subcontractors or property owners might find...
Can you sue for damages when construction delays occur?
Business owners who have commissioned the construction of a new building for their operations in Illinois or Missouri can run into difficulties when the project isn't finished on time. If you have experienced a significant delay, you may wonder whether you can sue the...
What might happen when contractor/client disputes arise?
Contractors and their clients may sign a detailed agreement for new building constructions, renovations, and other types of projects in Illinois. Things might not work out between the contractor and the client as initially inspected. Sometimes, the client has a...
What options do homeowners have in construction defect cases?
It’s one of those moments when your heart seems to stop: When you realize that the new home construction has a serious defect. The home for which you saved, prepared and spent so much of your own income has a serious problem that will cause possibly years of extra...
Common causes of construction accidents
One errant piece in a construction project can lead to enormous extra costs. When someone doesn’t meet the terms they agreed to, it doesn’t have to be you that pays the price. Private construction in the U.S. is worth over $1 trillion every month. Contracts are...
Some common errors cause most lawsuits against engineers
You spent many years in college and graduate school to become an engineer. Unfortunately, one lawsuit can threaten your professional future and your financial security.One engineering consultant who has testified as an expert witness in professional liability cases...
Who is responsible when a bridge collapses?
Bridge collapses can occur for any number of reasons. One thing that's certain is that they can cause multiple serious injuries and fatalities. One collapse that many of our readers may recall occurred close to the northern tip of the Mississippi River in Minnesota...
What are common reasons construction companies get sued?
Construction companies should always remember that if they build something, then they can get sued.A lawsuit may be filed against them if the building that they construct deviates from the original design or if different materials are used from what was originally...
