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Business Litigation (6) Every day, construction sites around the country are buzzing with labor and
planning, as houses, condominiums and other structures are erected. In Texas,
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Construction Disputes (6) are constantly at work. However, the construction process is often far smooth.
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parties involved, from property owners to contractors to subcontractors, there
are plenty of cooks in the kitchen, and plenty of opportunity for a disagreement.
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Construction disputes are common. But what are the most common causes of
such disputes? The National Real Estate Investor broke down the ve most
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common situations that lead to disputes in the construction eld.
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June 2019 (1) 1. Contract errors or omissions

March 2019 (2) The biggest reason for construction disputes is one that can be perhaps most
easily avoided. A thoroughly vetted contract that is fully agreed upon by all
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parties can save a huge headache down the line
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2. Differing site conditions
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September 2018 (1) While a construction bid is based on the assumption that site conditions are
re ected within the initial package, this is often not the case. Subsurface
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condition differences and other unexpected changes can be a large cause for
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Complete Archives 3. Noncompliance of contractual obligations

While a well-worded contract can be a difference maker, it’s sometimes not

Recent Posts enough. If a contractor, sub-contractor, employer or any other party fails to
comply with their obligations, the other parties involved will generally try to seek
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When You're Dealing With A
Dispute 4. Failing to correctly administer the contract

3 Things To Know About Again, a contract issue is at the heart of the disagreement, underscoring the
Construction Defects importance of drafting a strong, agreed upon and respected contract.

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5. Claims errors
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Fiduciary Duties: What Every Whether a claim is poorly drafted or even unsubstantiated can make a big
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Avoiding and solving construction disputes

Subscribe To This Blog's Sometimes, disputes are inevitable. However, they can be avoided or solved
Feed once they’ve been brought to light. In each case, consulting an experienced
attorney can prevent spending time and money down the road.

Source: The National Real Estate Investor

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