Gone are the days of the “handshake deal.” Now, you’d better have a contract to back up your agreement if you expect to have any protection under the law if things go wrong. But negotiating a good contract is partly skill and partly art -- and both take some time to...

When you hired a third party to assist with a construction project, you assumed that they’d follow the specifications and stick to the contract you had put together. They worked for a few weeks, and you decided to make a visit to the construction site to review what...

To be safe on the job, construction workers have to have the right personal protection equipment (PPE). This industry is one of the most hazardous in the United States, producing the highest number of fatal accidents year after year. Hazards are often unpredictable,...

If you’re a construction worker, it is very important to understand the specific risks that you face on the job. Fortunately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration tracks statistics on construction sites all over the United States, and an analysis of these...

Whether you're building a new home, remodeling a major room or adding on to your existing house, hiring a contractor can put you in a vulnerable position. These workers have access to your home and often demand a portion of the payment for their services up front,...

Hiring a new executive for your company can mean changes to the company culture and exciting new opportunities for the business as a whole. The contract that a company executes with an executive will typically include an outline of all the expectations regarding...