Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. Lend Lease Construction (Sept. 1, 2020) (PDF).

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round.

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Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade. Even though payment challenges can be similar — slow payment is a plague across the whole construction world — payment protection is very different between private and public work.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone are back, as well as a many other podcasts that are new to the competition. vote for the lien zone.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. We discuss: The current state of construction contracts.

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

A common feature of residential construction loans is the requirement for periodic inspections of the progress of work, usually by an independent inspection company hired by the bank, before disbursements are made. New Hampshire Savings Bank , 131 N.H. ” And such a voluntary undertaking is exceedingly rare. Don’t count on it.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The subject discussed here is one such limitation: the requirement of filing a notice of contract for certain projects. What is a Notice of Contract? In those two scenarios, the notice of contract will be deemed improperly filed.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 17, 2012

Over the past few years the California Legislature has been tinkering with its construction lien laws, both public an private. This is a big deal for contractors, lawyers and document preparation companies because the entire landscape is changing. Nevertheless, many have happened and more changes are set to come shortly.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 24, 2012

While I generally limit my guest posts to my fellow law partners, I simply could not resist sharing with you today's post from my friend and construction attorney, Scott Wolfe, Jr. He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade — and a whole lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.

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Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

New York State has announced a major project in the state’s buildup of its infrastructure, with billions in contracts available for contractors in state-wide projects — an early return on the US government’s renewed interest in infrastructure spending. billion capital plan for programs and projects in New York State on April 9, 2022.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 16, 2015

I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. Check out my series on the Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors. The owners defended their actions based on standard contract specifications requiring “coordination and cooperation” of the contractors. Busy, busy, busy!

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 13, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 17, 2012

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Since the state owns the land, there are no security devices , such as a lien that can attach to the land and call for its foreclosure in the event of default or non-payment. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts.

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Levelset

APRIL 7, 2022

Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. The best place to set expectations is in the construction contract. Be responsive.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. Construction litigators beware! After Rockefeller , such contract language is no longer enforceable, at least in California. When a U.S. In the U.S.,

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000. ” In Anchor Pipe Company, Inc. Sweeney-Bronze Development, LLC (Tenn. 62-6-103 was substantive in nature.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? If so, you probably put those documents in a banker’s box or two and then stored them in your office. Or maybe you paid to have the documents stored in a warehouse. But not anymore. By moving to a paperless project management software system.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 14, 2012

One of the largest groups for construction lawyers is the American Bar Association's Forum on the Construction Industry. The document is a compilation of cases and legislation affecting the construction industry. The document is a compilation of cases and legislation affecting the construction industry.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Being a construction law attorney , I wanted my clients and readers to learn form the mistakes and shortcomings of my favorite teams. In LSU’s case this contractor would have not been successful in negotiating a quality contract that is mutually beneficial to each contracting party.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 16, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 16, 2016

I have rarely read a construction blog post with as much power and impact as this recent Procore Blog post: Inside theRisks of Construction Drawings: The Case of the Hourglass , by Bridget Johnson. This cascade of events led to non payments, and both the steel sub and the HVAC sub filed mechanic’s liens against the project.

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

As a Principal, Business Developer, or someone who is responsible for bringing in business for your construction firm, you are very likely to come across contracts. Contracts are an agreement signed by your firm and a client that sets the rules for the work to be done. Deal Breakers.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

All home improvement contracts over five thousand dollars and up to seventy-five thousand dollars need to be in writing. Many times contractors try to circumvent the licensing requirement by making contracts for $7,500 or less when the work is really more than that. Construction News Licensing Contractors Louisiana Licensing Laws'

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Well, in a recent construction dispute in Maryland, “the Man” was the owner’s insurance company. And the lesson learned was: don’t settle your construction dispute without first checking with the man! The project involved the construction of the $900m Gaylord hotel and convention center in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. In fact, you typically won’t be able to release final retainage without it—effectively putting as much as 10% of your contract at stake. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

If the insurance company doesn’t cover the construction costs in full, the owner is still on the hook for the contractual amount. If a contractor doesn’t receive payment, they can’t go after the insurance company – but they do have the right to file a mechanics lien on the owner’s property. Be honest.

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