Construction stands as one of the largest industries in the entire United States. As a developed nation, the United States has a constant need for updating or constructing new buildings, often of great size. Schools, apartments, banks, malls, and office buildings have to come from somewhere, and the massive American construction industry is ready for any job. A construction project will be undertaken when several different contractor crews work together to pool their expertise and materials, but this means that relations must be smooth. Problems often arise on a construction site, and sometimes, property is damaged, workers are injured (or even killed), or invoices are running late. When such issues arise, construction law can help settle disputes. A construction lawyer can use construction law to help resolve a dispute or pursue litigation against an at-fault party on behalf of a worker or an entire crew. Employment law may also become relevant in such a matter, and commercial real es