Law Offices of Thomas H. Stark, lawyers in Research Triangle Park, NC, North Carolina

AN OWNER'S RIGHT TO STOP & TO COMPLETE WORK

An owner who is involved in a construction project has certain rights under his or her contract with a contractor. One of the owner's rights in a construction project is the right to stop work on the construction project. This right is similar to the owner's right to terminate the contract for breach of contract by the contractor.More...

Contractor's Written Notice for Changed Work

Contractors request change orders, usually due to unanticipated site conditions or to correct or clarify defective or ambiguous plans and specifications. When a contractor seeks to change the work that he has contracted to perform, he is normally required by the contract documents to provide the owner with written notice of the change prior to the issuance of the change order itself.More...

A CONTRACTOR'S RIGHT TO FINISH EARLY IN FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

A contractor in a federal construction project can save money if it completes the project earlier than the completion date that is set forth in a contract. The contractor may have a claim against the government for damages if the government interferes with the contractor's completion of the project prior to the completion date. Although the contractor has a right to finish the project early, most construction contracts with the federal government do not contain clauses regarding early completion.More...

Construction Contracts as Integrated Agreements

A fully integrated contract is a written agreement representing the final and operative understanding between the parties concerning their transaction. The written agreement can be made up of more than one document, which is frequently the case with construction contracts that incorporate the project specifications, drawings, and the like. Many construction contracts will include an integration clause.More...

Common Construction Contract Relationships and Practices

Most construction contracts contain similar elements defining the relationships between the owner, architect and/or engineer, and contractor. Additionally, general conditions representing common construction practices are included in the contract. Naturally, construction contract documents separate out the responsibilities of the parties.More...