[This is Part I of a four-part series discussing the new AIA 2017 forms. Part II will discuss the general conditions to the construction contract (A201-2017); Part III will discuss the Owner—Architect ...

A contract is an exchange of promises that a court will enforce. In the fast-paced world of construction, disputes often arise over whether ...

As this case illustrates, independent contractor agreements can be relevant, but they're not everything. Personal preference — whether a business' or a worker's — cannot dictate classification.

If you perform services as an independent contractor, then you should receive Form 1099-MISC at the end of the year. This form will tell you who paid you and how much. One copy of the form is sent to ...

What is the legal definition of an independent contractor? “A person or business which performs services for another person or entity under a contract between them, with the terms spelled out such as ...

Form-A-Tube, developed by Centennial Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Arizona, Mo Ehsani, PhD, PE, SE., allows contractors to instantly construct forms for shoring up pilings with ...