[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 ...

The construction industry’s use of standard form contracts (such as the AIA family of documents) is widespread and provides parties with consistent terms that govern their respective project ...

“The Retail Contractor Coalition is not about manufacturer or distributor support; it is about contractor branding. While almost all manufacturers will grudgingly accept the concept of ...

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 ...

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 ...

With a 10-hour battery life and up to 128GB of storage, the Apple iPad can serve as a portable paperless office for any contractor traveling from site to site. Thousands of apps and forms are ...