
Recent Change in Law Expands Contractor Liability for Laborers Unpaid by Subcontractors
In January 2018, California Labor Code section 218.7, commonly referred to as AB1701, went into effect, and it could have…

New Building Energy Efficiency Standards
Today, the California Energy Commission voted to approve an update for the Building Energy Efficiency Standards for 2019 which are…

Contractors Can No Longer Make Roof Repairs Following Their Own Inspections
California law mandates that any person who conducts roof inspections for a fee can no longer effectuate the actual repairs…

Steps to Curb Construction Defect Actions for Homebuilders
The homebuilding and construction industries in California are at a record high in 2017 according to the National Homebuilders Association. …