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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

Construction Law Monitor

The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. It is always smart to properly form an entity such as and Limited Liability Company (LLC) to protect personal assets.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities.

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constructionattorneyblog: AIA plans change to Statute of Limitations.

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. « Indemnity Agreement | Main. For a number of months, draft versions have been distributed to various groups for comment. Read More].

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The new AIA Documents and Arbitration - What Rules Apply?

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. For example, AIA Document B101, Owner-Architect Agreement, states: § 8.3.1 Agreement of Parties. (a)

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constructionattorneyblog: New AIA documents and Arbitration

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. I immediately printed out several of the new documents, including various owner-architect agreements and an owner-contractor agreement.

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constructionattorneyblog: Mold White Paper Issued

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. " The Commercial/Multifamily Mold Working Group took careful steps to fully research, draft and finalize this paper. mechanics liens.