The inclusion of a subcontractor's bid as part of the general contractor's overall bid for work does not create a contractual relationship between the subcontractor and the general contractor, the ...

Subcontractors play a pivotal role in construction projects, providing specialized skills and services essential for bringing projects to fruition. However, with this collaboration comes inherent ...

Construction projects today are growing in complexity as labor shortages, supply chain issues, and rising costs persist. As a result of unpredictable risk exposures like these, surety bonds continue ...

Every construction project is a team effort, with multiple subcontractors bringing individual expertise to the table. Each subcontractor comes with unique insurance requirements that need tracking and ...

A Washington appeals court just handed down a $2 million lesson about subcontractors: calling workers someone else's ...

Since 2008, Ross, an "off-price" retailer, has contracted for janitorial services with a third-party contractor, USM Inc. ("USM"), to provide janitorial services for its Ross Dress for Less or dd's ...

Agreements between contractors and subcontractors are governed by the law of contracts. The relationship between contractors and subcontractors is one that usually arises when a contractor bids on a ...

The success of a construction project depends on several factors, one of the most important being a healthy constructor and subcontractor relationship. Good team dynamics are essential in ensuring ...

Selection of a contractor should be done carefully. There are many good contractors, but not all are the right fit for your project. Most owner-contractor relationships are long-term engagements that ...

The biggest threat to completing most construction projects on time and within budget are disputes. Whenever there is a miscommunication between project stakeholders, valuable time and resources must ...