Working in the construction profession, whether you help refinish wooden porches or install tiling, means performing a lot of detailed and skilled work, possibly without upfront payment. You may work long hours and need to meet very exacting standards to please your clients.  Most homeowners will be grateful for the work that you do and will compensate you according to your agreement, whether you have a written contract or an oral agreement. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who…

Construction projects hardly ever go seamlessly from start to finish. Even when everyone takes the utmost care and responsibility for their duty and workspace, some things just go wrong. Although most people may be under the assumption their responsibility for construction site cleanup is limited to the site itself, leaving debris on surrounding property may result in injury and a costly lawsuit. Unless the project is new construction on a wide-open lot, urban construction projects are typically side-by-side with other…