Every contractor knows the temptation: use cash from job A to cover expenses on job B. That’s called diversion of funds. It’s perfectly legal in some states and a crime in others. But it’s not g...

What does your standard contract say about interest on late payments? If little or nothing, you may be making an expensive mistake. Here’s an example. Continue reading →...

Craftsman's National Estimator Cloud includes 10 costbooks which are updated quarterly. Here's a partial summary of recent costbook-specific updates. CONSTRUCTION, JULY 2022 -- sections (and pages) u...

A contractor does it right – and saves thousands. Most of my blog posts are about missed opportunities -- how a good contract could have avoided a costly mistake. But occasionally, a contractor does...

Powerful Words in Any Contract Disputes are common on construction sites. Every contractor knows that. And any dispute can derail a project – turn a potential money-maker into a money pit. Many disp...