NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2020

If the principal is a general contractor with a “pay-if-paid” clause in its subcontracts, must a subcontractor wait for the general contractor to be paid before it can collect on a payment bond? I promised elaboration on this question in an earlier blog (# 8). United States ex rel. See Paige International, Inc. 267 F.Supp.3d

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Miller Act, the federal statute providing for payment bonds on federal construction projects to protect unpaid subcontractors and suppliers, provides that suits on the payment bond “must be brought. The Federal Arbitration Act instructs federal courts to enforce arbitration agreements according to their terms. 873 F.Supp.2d

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

In an earlier blog ( #62 ) I discussed the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that limits a contracting party’s exercise of the discretion afforded to it by the parties’ contract. ” Summary judgment was entered for the painting subcontractor on liability, leaving for another day the issue of damages.

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Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Julian Construction Blog. Make sure you get clarification on any terms in the agreement that you are unfamiliar with. Blog Design. Subscribe to this blogs feed. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Social Media Links. Categories.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 27, 2016

I previously blogged about the rules relating to pass-through claims , where a prime contractor’s recovery from an owner for damages suffered by its subcontractor is limited in certain circumstances. million; and. million; and.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

This can be done through a purchase or lease agreement. A general contractor is usually in charge of managing the construction process and coordinating all aspects of the project, including scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing the work of subcontractors.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

Some widely known examples include building subcontractors, doctors in hospitals, and freelancers in various industries. Instead, 1099 workers are paid based on your agreement with them. The post How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees appeared first on Construction Marketing Association Blog.

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Surprisingly, people on all ends of the contracting process don’t always understand the importance of the words chosen in their agreement. Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor or homeowner, you should be familiar with all aspects of your construction contract. appeared first on Construction Law Monitor.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

This Bill protects subcontractors when contracting so that they cannot be held liable to indemnify the general contractor or owner from certain types of negligence. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision involving a dispute between Mortenson, a contractor, and Saunders, the concrete subcontractor. concludes, "Subcontractor.  Section 21.1

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. The question became whether the general or the subcontractor would bear the risk of loss. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. University of St. Francis , No.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. A New York court has held that a subcontractor who furnished labor and materials for a cogeneration system was not entitled to a mechanics lien. Subscribe to this blogs feed. Blog powered by TypePad.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 14, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.   The plaintiff in that case was a subcontractor which sued for nonpayment for work, including extras.    The plaintiff subcontractor appealed; and the appellate court reversed and remanded.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 20, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds » May 20, 2009. Gary Cole has written an interesting blog entry about designers' liability for green projects here:  [link].

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.   Minton allowed a homeowner to sue a subcontractor because the party with whom the owner contracted, the builder-developer, was insolvent.  Subscribe to this blogs feed. Richards , 425 N.E.2d

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 21, 2007

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Accordingly, a claim made against the contractor for damage to the completed project caused by a subcontractor’s defective work is covered under a post-1986 CGL policy unless a specific exclusion applies to bar coverage.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 27, 2012

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.  Most of the cases involve architects, probably because architects have more contracts with owners, compared to engineers who often act as subcontractors to architects. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 24, 2009

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. « Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds | Main. Subscribe to this blogs feed. Blog powered by TypePad. LEED project managment software. Categories. arbitration.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

I’ve had lots of inquiries about my last blog post , and lots of owners have asked specifically what provisions they should avoid to ensure healthy competition on their JOC Consultant RFPs. (reprinted from [link]. Dos and Don’ts for your Job Order Contracting Consultant RFP. Pricing: Don’t. Such software must be internet based.”.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

The purpose of the blog post is not to argue whether or not arbitration works as well or better than litigation. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. Legal scholars can have at it. And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

This is an issue in the GBCI Change Of Ownership Agreement which terminates all rights to data provided by the seller and transfers all rights to the buyer, and also the obligation to continue to report energy and water usage data to GBCI. That Agreement and more should be part of every contract of sale for a LEED project.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 2, 2015

Once the agency has been chosen, they receive what’s called a public contract for that job, which is legally defined as an agreement to construct or repair a structure or road with public money. A payment bond is taken out for the full amount to guarantee that the contractor will pay their employees and subcontractors.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Turner Construction , decided September 7, 2007 by the Seventh Circuit, the plaintiff was injured when he fell from a scaffold while working for a masonry subcontractor. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 26, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. An estimate of capital cost along with direct & indirect cost and an estimate of capital expenditure containing plant , labor , material , temporary works , fixed overhead , subcontractors , suppliers , operation and maintenance etc. k) Form of Agreement. Blog Archive. adsense analytic.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 22, 2005

You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. According to the plaintiff, the general contractor wound up with the money while the subcontractors were stiffed, resulting in substantial mechanics liens filed against the property. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

But what about holding subcontractors accountable for safety on your jobsites? Urtecho points to another roofing contractor whose discipline for noncompliant subcontractors starts with writing them up, then fining them, but returning that money at the end of the year if the sub’s performance demonstrably improves. Foulke Jr.,

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 25, 2014

Having an established bank line-of-credit generally provides sureties with this comfort; References – Sureties typically want letters of recommendation from subcontractors, owners, architects, and engineers on your completed projects. He blogs regularly at [link] and you can follow him on Twitter at @BurnsLogan.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Situations included trusting your work colleagues and subcontractors, as well as trusting technology in general. Ryan brought up the importance of creating an agreement or contract to solidify and protect trust. Subscribe to our blog for updates! She emphasized that trust usually first emerges from shared values.

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