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#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

It is generally recognized by New Hampshire courts that “[f]ailure to comply with the specific statutory provisions of perfecting a mechanics lien is usually fatal,” Alex Builders & Sons, Inc. Standard Construction Co. , Danley , 161 N.H. 19, 23 (2010). Bostwick , 69 N.H. 46, 47 (1957).

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

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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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

Levelset

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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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

Accidents happen, especially in construction. If a sub accidentally drops a steel beam on the project manager’s new sports car, that subcontractor’s liability insurance policy would likely cover the damage. General liability insurance. General contractors know these risks when they take the role.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

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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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated. Both retention accounts are shown as current assets and current liabilities, respectively. According to Steven J. Fariba Mehdian.