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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Apr 30, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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...
Apr 30, 20223 min read
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...
Apr 30, 20223 min read
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 4, 20224 min read
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 4, 20223 min read
“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 4, 20223 min read
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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