Conflicts in construction
After many years of progress in construction, times are changing, and there are more conflicts in construction. The number of bankruptcies is increasing, and several large construction companies have recently gone bankrupt. It is reminiscent of the time around the financial crisis. What does this mean? First of all, it means more conflicts between the client, the main contractor and subcontractors. […]
Payment agreements in construction
When you, as a builder – professional or private – have purchased a service from a contractor, you must also pay for it. Fixed price vs. calculation work There are basically three options for determining the price. A fixed price agreed in advance, payment according to the time and materials used on […]
Delay in contract
Construction is a lengthy process, and the longer it takes, the more situations that can arise that extend the construction. Therefore, AB 92 has adopted a set of rules for when the contractor can have the deadline for handing over the construction extended if the construction is delayed compared to the agreed schedule. Many of these rules […]
Agreements on dispute resolution for consumers in business matters
When a consumer enters into an agreement with a craftsman to build a house or carry out major renovations or extensions, the agreement is usually concluded in accordance with AB 92, which is a set of standard rules for the execution of contracts. Among the rules in AB 92 is a rule on how a case between the parties should be concluded if […]