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Are Lien Waiver Requirements Consistently Enforced?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis It is standard for construction contracts to require that each payment application include affidavits and lien waivers. A recent case out of Mississippi is an example.

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Construction Forms for excel

Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Forms for Excel include : Estimation Forms for Construction: Bid Plan Log, Time and Materials Log, Estimate Sheet, Job Estimate, Telephone Bid Sheet, Itemized Proposal, Job Cost Report, Take Off Estimate, Time and Materials Estimate, Request for Proposal Log, Overhead Calculation.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She recalls her experience speaking with a fellow attorney who had to go through a 129-page subcontract that could have been cut down to ten pages. “It’s A mechanic’s lien works the same way,” says Karalynn. “If From my experience, the subcontract that comes over is the first offer. ” Do an itemized bid.

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N.C. Construction Law, Policy and News blog: Worthy insights regardless of where you live

Construction Marketing Ideas

Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully. Just as you need to be careful picking & choosing the jobs you bid, you should be equally careful about selecting your downstream dance partners. Avoid owners who insist on oppressive contract terms, have a history of problem jobs, and/or just don’t seem to know what they’re doing.

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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

Levelset

In addition, SubGuard does not provide protection against mechanics liens from unpaid second-tier subs and suppliers. LA Plumbing is providing plumbing work on the project, and their subcontract is worth $2 million. Include X amount of additional profit in your bid.”. SDI is offered as an alternative to performance bonds.

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. Lien Waivers. reduce the chance for encumbrances to be placed on the title of the property; Usually not enforceable if lien waiver required before work performed; A good tool for Prime and Owner to reduce exposure; Can be used in an incremental fashion as payments are distributed.

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Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

The contractor(s) may submit sample bids and a coefficients (a multiplier(s) to be applied to the referenced unit price book. Subcontracts. At the completion of the project, any savings associated with the Subcontract may be required to be passed along to the Order by way of a change order. Subcontract bid.