| Zoning and Construction, In General |
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| Zoning laws are designed to regulate land use by taking into consideration historic preservation, environmental concerns, aesthetics, the protection of prime agricultural land, and the need or lack thereof of industry and commercial enterprises, among other things. The four major areas that land development generally falls into are residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural. More... |
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| Patent versus Latent Construction Defects |
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| A significant issue for homeowners and contractors alike is whether a construction defect is patent or latent. Which category the defect falls into will determine the time within which an action must be brought on the defect. Generally, this means a difference in years with latent defects enjoying a longer limitations period. More... |
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| LABOR AGREEMENTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
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| A contractor in the construction industry is often called upon to enter into agreements with labor unions. The contractor may enter into the labor agreements for many reasons. Some of the reasons include that the contractor needs skilled employees, that the contractor wants to avoid delays as a result of labor problems, or that the contractor has been required to bargain with a labor union as a result of an election. More... |
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| THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT & THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
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| The Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted in 1990 in order to eliminate discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The Act requires persons to design and construct public accommodations and facilities that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Act applies to new construction and to alterations to existing public accommodations and facilities. More... |
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| The Uniform Commercial Code and Construction Contracts |
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| The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has been adopted in almost all states and, though its format may vary slightly from state to state, it is still substantially uniform throughout. The UCC supplants the common law in a multitude of commercial transactions, laying out rules for the conduct of business to promote certainty and predictability in those transactions. More... |
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