Category: Disputes
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The Cheapest Contractor May Not Be the Cheapest Decision
If you’ve been in the construction industry long enough, you’ve probably experienced this before. You spend days—or even weeks—preparing your proposal. You visit the project site. You coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors. You carefully estimate labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and project risks. You submit what you believe is a realistic and responsible bid. Then the…
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Why Expectations Matter After Home Turnover — Even for Well-Built Homes
Recently, I was speaking with a friend who operates a build-and-sell business in Baguio. He had completed and sold a residential property with a good level of workmanship and finish. A few months after turnover, however, some minor issues began appearing. Nothing catastrophic. A fixture needed adjustment. A small repair was required. A few punch-list…
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When Construction Problems Start Becoming Legal Disputes
Most construction disputes do not begin with lawyers immediately becoming involved. Usually, problems start much earlier. A delayed payment. An unresolved variation. Project delays. Repeated misunderstandings. Unanswered notices. At first, parties often assume the issue can still be fixed informally. “Maaayos pa ’yan.” But over time, unresolved issues begin affecting trust, communication, and project operations.…