This article was written by Mike Gray  Esq. Partner Covid-19 is having significant impacts on the construction industry ranging from project delays to complete project…

Covid-19 is impacting the construction industry in many ways. It is a moving target and unpredictable to say the least, and this may very well…

In a recent victory for California subcontractors, the Appellate Court in Crosno v. Travelers clarified the limitations of “pay-when-paid” clauses in public works projects involving payment bonds….

The time period for recording mechanic’s liens runs from “completion” of a project, but what exactly does that mean? Generally, contractors must record their mechanic’s…

Governor Newsom has inserted clarifying language, to confirm what was already believed, that material suppliers in construction are exempt from the stay at home order….

The trade contractor’s organization CALPASC is hearing of some local building inspectors attempting to shut down jobsites because of the inspectors belief proper safety measures are not…

New Order Governor Newsom’s Office last night (March 20, 2020) released an update on his Executive Order Providing clarification on the “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers”…

Governor Newsom, after issuing his original Executive Order last night, later agreed to make an exception for construction, and housing construction. The Governor Newsome has not…

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) currently offers 73 different contractor license classifications. Each license covers a specific area of construction expertise. It is extremely…

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) was originally established in 1929 as the Contractors’ License Bureau under the Department of Professional and Vocational Standards. Today,…