Legal & Human Resources

Homeowner Not Paying? 3 Options for Next Steps From a Lawyer

A construction lawyer outlines three options for settling a dispute over a non-paying client.

Business

Grow Your Business Through Collaboration with Remodeling Peers

Remodeling Mastery Forums offers a unique business opportuniy for remodelers

News

Dreamstyle Awarded $7 Million in Lawsuit Against Renewal by Andersen

An arbitration panel awarded Dreamstyle Remodeling last week on the basis of wrongful contract termination.

5 Tips on Setting up a Collection System

Construction lawyer Thomas Croessmann walks contractors through 5 tips on setting up a system for collecting payments from clients.

4 Tips For Handling Bad Reviews

These suggestions from an attorney (who specializes in remodeling) may surprise you

What Rights Do Remodelers Have When Clients Refuse To Pay?

Collecting funds from a client who refuses to pay is an all-to-common problem. Here are insights into some right...and (very) wrong ways to get that last payment.

The Murder of a Tile Contractor and the Cautionary Tale Behind It​

The mainstream media isn't always kind to contractors. But what about difficult homeowners? What about homeowners who are even worse than that?

How to Classify Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors

U.S. Department of Labor releases a final rule on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act to go into effect March 8, 2021.

Here’s Trouble

There are two provisions in most every construction contract that you better understand

Breaking the Fall

Complying with OSHA’s safety rules requires planning, training and (most of all) supervision