Bid with Confidence: Tips from MNCLS
When it comes to bidding, no one likes a second guesser. Bid once, taking every detail into account, and you’ll immediately separate...
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- May 1
- 3 min
Know Before You Sign: Hidden Construction Contract Risks
The construction contract is a powerful tool in any contractor’s toolbox, but, like any tool, it’s all about how you wield it. As the...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Joint Ventureship vs. Partnership
Though smaller construction firms have more to gain from partnerships or joint ventures, businesses of all sizes stand to benefit from...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Tips for Construction Mergers and Acquisitions
With the rise in divorce rates in America, there has also been an uptick in films which focus on “blended” families. Blended saw Adam...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Considerations When Working With Family
Working with (or for) family isn’t for everyone. To some, the opportunity to work with loved ones may be the most rewarding aspect of...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Why a Business Entity Matters
Any construction professional or business owner with a few miles on their hard hat will be familiar with a business entity, but...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Choosing the Right Entity Type for Your Business
When starting a construction business, there are countless I’s to dot and T’s to cross — and if you thought coming up with a name was...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
How to Succeed in Construction: Succession Planning for Business Owners
Growing a business is like maintaining a bonsai — it takes way more work than you could ever expect, and if you do it right it’ll be...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Protecting Your Mechanic’s Lien Rights
Surviving the construction industry takes a certain stomach. While the ability to build a career through hard, honest work draws many...
- Feb 21
- 4 min
Don’t Start a Business Without a Buy-Sell Agreement
Successful business owners know that many of the steps you take at the very beginning are essential to limit future problems arising as...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
The Basics of Builder Warranty Claims and Defenses
Try as they might to provide the best possible workmanship and adhere to exceptional quality standards, Minnesota builders may still find...
- Feb 21
- 4 min
MNCLS’ Guide to Construction Partnership
Like any partnership — from lab partners to married couples — the success of a business partnership is dependent on a number of factors....
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Succession: Tips for Preserving Your Legacy
When summer overtakes the doldrums of winter, the team at MNCLS spends off hours reminiscing over some of our fondest summertime...
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Construction Defects and Minnesota’s Statute of Limitations: When Can Owners Sue GCs?
If you’re a construction professional reading this, you won’t be surprised to hear that Minnesota has strict residential building codes....
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Construction Merger Trends for 2023
Now that we’re through 2022 (how did that happen?) we’ve been able to see some prominent trends take shape with regards to mergers and...
- May 1, 2022
- 3 min
Considerations When Hiring an Architect
Having spent a significant portion of our careers with hard-hat hair, MNCLS knows how important collaboration can be to a construction...
- May 1, 2022
- 3 min
When Contractor Liability Extends to Neighbors
Anyone who has had to determine a property line in order to get rid of some unruly shrubbery or remove a downtrodden fence knows the...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 4 min
When Arbitration Can Be an Option
At Minnesota Construction Law Services, we know that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to law –– and certainly not when it comes to...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
“Rules of the Game”: Rethinking the Construction Contract
When drafting a construction contract, many items may need to be included or negotiated between all parties. The importance of a...
- Apr 5, 2022
- 3 min
Executive Order 14042 Survival Guide
When President Biden issued Executive Order 14042: “Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”...
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