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Construction Law in North Carolina
- Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:32:39 +0000: Don’t hire me! (Principle is expensive, and lawsuits based on Principle are even more expensive) - Construction Law in North Carolina
I spend a lot of time trying to convince my clients to NOT hire me. I’m not crazy—let me explain. Litigation is costly. Very costly. And it is time consuming. Don’t get me wrong—I will go to Court and fight just as hard as you want me to, but I want you to know what […] - Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:01:49 +0000: Construction and Design Contracts— they are more important than you might think! (law note) - Construction Law in North Carolina
As regular readers of this Blog know, contracts are extremely important for all parties involved in a construction project. While verbal contracts can be enforced, a written contract, which is finely-tuned to your specific project, can save you a lot of time and money later on if the proverbial poo hits the fan. I recently […] - Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:30:16 +0000: If you get ‘reported to the Board’ for your Professional License (law note) - Construction Law in North Carolina
The NC Board of Architecture and the NC Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (as well as other Boards, including the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors) have grievance procedures in which anyone – client or not—can file a grievance against you. That’s the bad news. The good news is that the Boards have […] - Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:40:54 +0000: Always keep your time limits in mind—to know when you can sue, and when you can no longer be sued (law note) - Construction Law in North Carolina
As the calendar year is getting a little long in the tooth, the subject of time becomes top of mind. Time, in litigation, can make or break your ability to sue (or be sued). A recent blog post by blogger John Caravella addressing statutes of limitations in New York (6 years) and Florida (5 years) brought […] - Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:49:18 +0000: The Old Well gets ADA-accessible Face Lift - Construction Law in North Carolina
Long time readers may know that my blood runs Carolina Blue. As a double Tar Heel and a Chapel Hill resident, I’ve seen the Old Well, the symbolic center/emblem of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for many years. Today, she’s sporting a new look: an ADA accessible look. UNC reported that it […]
NC Contractor Law News
- Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:12:35 +0000: New Rules & Regulations Applicable to North Carolina General Contractors - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Hi folks! As the kids would say, “it’s been a minute.” But I’m back on the blogging beat and eager to share new construction law content with you in the weeks and months ahead. While perusing the Fall 2018 newsletter … Continue reading - Tue, 31 May 2016 12:37:55 +0000: Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It Is - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Last week, I blogged about the Southeast Caissons, LLC v. Choate Construction Company case, in which the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor could not enforce a forum selection clause in a subcontract that was never signed. … Continue reading - Mon, 23 May 2016 12:21:05 +0000: The Subcontract’s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen — Now What? - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
In order for an agreement to constitute a valid contract that courts or arbitrators will enforce, both parties to the agreement must mutually assent to all of the terms of the deal. The fancy Latin term for this mutuality requirement … Continue reading - Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:40:49 +0000: Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Business - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Wednesday’s Powerball drawing promises the winner a $1.3 $1.5 billion (yes, that’s “billion” with a “b”) jackpot. Unfortunately, your odds of picking the winning numbers are about 1 in 292 million, or roughly the same odds as an architect acknowledging … Continue reading - Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:27:00 +0000: If You Like My Blog Posts, and You Think They’re Helpful, Come On, Readers, Let Them Know - N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
It’s an honor to be nominated for two prestigious construction industry blog awards this winter, and I humbly ask for your vote in each competition. For the third year in a row, N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News has been … Continue reading