Most of the time construction projects go smoothly and everyone is happy. You perform your work and get paid while the property owner whom you worked for gets added value to the property. Every once in a while, however, there are bumps in the road: disagreements on project completion, a property owner who is unhappy

A building is only as strong as its foundation, and for most buildings, that foundation is only as strong as the ground around it. Denver, Colorado soils and materials cases arise when unexpected changes in the soil create problems with the structure that was built. Shifting soil or problems due to expansion and contraction in

Ensuring compliance with government regulations is crucial to the success of any construction business. Non-compliance can result in fines, a partial or full shut down of the business or loss of licenses. Both civil and criminal penalties can result from non-compliance with governmental rules and regulations. In Denver, Colorado, government and environmental compliance and regulatory

Are you a construction contractor, subcontractor, laborer or supplier who has not been paid for work you performed on a construction project? For over 20 years, the attorneys at Schlueter, Mahoney & Ross, P.C. have protected the rights of construction professionals seeking payment of claims for construction projects and payment bond claims issued by sureties

Building design is a careful science, but there are potential problems that can cause structural failures. In Denver, CO, companies may be liable for damages if the plaintiff can prove that an injury was the result of structural failure. Structural failures in Denver, CO can be any type of failure, from a partial failure where

It’s often not until a property owner is doing extensive work on the property that a property line dispute arises. The formal survey that is done in preparation for the construction project may uncover a previously unknown property encroachment or use. Unfortunately for construction companies, they are often the first ones to discover the encroachment

As an architect or engineer, your goal is to create attractive and functional buildings that comply with all local building code and have the durability and strength to stand the test of time. You work closely with your client to create a building that they can enjoy far into the future, and yet sometimes that

Responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is one of the most important steps in a construction project. This is your opportunity to gain a new client, a new project and possibly a long-term business relationship. You want to make a good impression and present a perfect proposal. Having an

Every construction veteran understands the importance of construction risk management. Denver, Colorado builders typically think of insurance as the primary method of managing risk. While insurance is important, construction risk solutions in Denver, Colorado can provide much better results when they go beyond just arranging insurance. A detailed risk assessment will help builders understand the