
Review the Obvious
Construction business owners know the construction field has more than its fair share of liability risk. Prudence dictates an occasional review of the obvious in monitoring and managing a construction business, in order to make sure basic liability protections are in place to minimize the inherent risks. Owners’ personal assets will be exposed to risks in the construction business unless the business is operated as either a corporation, which can be a C corporation or S corporation for tax purposes, validly formed and in good standing under state law, or a limited liability company (LLC), which can be a disregarded entity if one member or owner, C corporation or partnership for tax purposes.