Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 26, 2010

If you fail to do this, not only do you lose the right to file any mechanics lien on the project, but you can also be fined by the Labor & Industries, and may be in violation of Consumer Protection laws. Unfortunately, too few contractors in the State of Washington are aware of this requirement.

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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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Lien Construction Zoning Industrial 116

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2021

I am excited to be presenting a fast paced and fun one hour virtual program, “ESG an Emergent and Fast Growing Area of the Law” for the Maryland State Bar Association, and Not just for lawyers, on December 14, 2021 at noon. Register today for the live virtual program. Potable water use reduction may be the most important ESG factor.

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Mississippi New York New York City Memphis 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In North America, Payapps’ GCPay solution also helps general contractors manage the lien waiver exchange process with their trade partners to speed up the payment process. Accordingly, it will have no material impact on Autodesk’s fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 guidance presented on November 21, 2023.

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Autodesk Cash Flow Construction Risk 87

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Yesterday was the first morning in 18 years that I woke up without my kids in their beds anxious to get up to open their stockings and presents. During hard economic times, I have a lot more construction litigation and mechanic’s liens. But let me first tell you a story. Here is how I handled it: Why is change so difficult?

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Accidents Deals Lien Drafting 62

Carol Hagen

AUGUST 19, 2009

Yesterday I presented the seminar “LinkedIn, Twitter and Web 2.0 Interestingly enough, one attendee was from a Lien Service and was successfully using LinkedIn for locating people that had stiffed their suppliers & subs. for the Construction Industry” at the American Subcontractors Association Arizona Chapter office.

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Industrial Construction Lien Arizona 100

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

The sub presented no independent evidence that it had been impractical to track its actual increased direct costs. A recent federal appeals case should cause more consternation. A dredging subcontractor was allowed to price a claim against the prime contractor using the total cost method.

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Claims Lien Bidding Construction 48

Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2012

When then end of the project rolled around, there would be no substantial competion filed, no adequate demand for payment , no lien filed or any other tool used to secure payment. When supplies are delivered to a job, notice to the general contractor, hiring party and property owner need to be given to preserve lien rights.

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Lien Construction Contract Defense 66

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Finally, the general should insist -- even if the owner doesn’t -- on sworn lien waivers with each progress payment to the sub, verifying that the sub has paid for all labor and materials on the project with the last progress payment and will do so out of the present progress payment. If the sub falsely swears (it happens!),

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Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 14, 2012

March 29, 2011), the court held that, in order for a mechanic’s lien to have priority, a mortgage holder must have actual notice that the lien claimant had not been paid. Moreover, the mortgage holder has no affirmative duty to inquire about whether the mechanic’s lien claimant has been paid in full.

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Lien Defense Las Vegas Construction 48

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance. This podcast present inspirational stories of people that accomplished great design, construction and exhibits operations projects.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 11, 2016

I wanted to cover some important presentations on new prompt payment/construction lien legislation and there were some speakers with especially useful knowledge on this topic at the educational symposium to start the day. There also were plenty of networking opportunities and a free lunch.

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Lien Organization Airports Budgeting 48

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills and given the impact of the coronavirus pandemic any legislation that requires new State spending will no doubt receive heightened scrutiny. Surprising few of those bills that passed involved environmental matters.

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Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

The Governor has until the 30th day after presentment to sign or veto bills. A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. Surprising few of those bills that passed involved environmental matters.

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Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 4, 2015

If you look at the offending company’s websites, you will see one of the best-looking presentations around. He has convened a meeting of the association’s ethics committee, to review a file that will most likely result in the member’s expulsion.

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Renovating Lien Contractors Claims 48

Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

The surety is also likely to explore a contractor’s payment history on past projects — an inability to make on-time payments to subcontractors and suppliers can increase the risk of mechanics liens or bond claims. . Present your good performance to the underwriter and be transparent. Credibility is the key.

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Risk Cash Flow Construction Banking 52

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

There are a number of provisions which could be contained in a prime/subcontractor contract that need to raise a red flag when present and should be negotiated by either party so as to keep the contract from becoming one-sided. Lien Waivers. • Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. “Pay-when-paid” v.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In each episode, he presents practical tips for leadership, planning, and business development. The Lien Zone. Alex Barthet is a board certified construction lawyer and a mechanical engineer, making him an excellent fit to host The Lien Zone , which covers technical and legal questions related to construction law.

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Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

It’s a great presentation that gives a high level overview of common joint check agreement mistakes. One of my favorite parts of the presentation comes right at the beginning when it’s suggested that the Joint Check Agreement is not a security device, but is instead a “floatation device.” Related articles.

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Agreement Construction California Security 51

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

Principals of both Subcontractors and Suppliers should review this checklist when reviewing contracts presented to them by “upstream” companies on the project. For example a Subcontractor should look out for these red flags when reviewing a contract presented by the owner of the project or its representative. Deal Breakers.

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Contract Claims Legal Lien 48

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 8, 2013

The making of final payment shall constitute a waiver of Claims by the Owner except those arising from: 1 liens, Claims, security interests or encumbrances arising out of the Contract and unsettled; 2 failure of the Work to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents; or.3

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Claims Wyoming Contract Change Orders 40

Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY » September 21, 2012. Without relaxing that requirement, we note that a plaintiff may be forced to present allegations of express authority upon information and belief. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Illinois AIA Chicago Lien 40

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

Another technical term that is not often discussed in construction, yet is present in many construction contracts is the mechanism know as a “liquidating agreement” Sloan pg 16. Click here for Daniel S. Brennan’s The Construction Contracts Book. Liquidating Agreement. Sloan pg 17.

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Agreement Contract Insurance Construction 57

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 16, 2009

This defendant wanted to present evidence that the plaintiff had been exposed to asbestos from other manufacturers, but was prevented from doing so by the Illinois Lipke exclusionary rule. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

We agree with most  of our sister circuits that the express adoption of these rules presents clear and unmistakable evidence that the parties agreed to arbitrate arbitrability. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. See  Fallo v. High-Tech Inst., 3d 874, 878 (8th Cir.

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Illinois AIA Chicago Agreement 40

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2006

This case (in particular, the underlying opinion) presents interesting discussions concerning "occurrence" issues and what is covered by insurance policies. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Great American Insurance on April 11, 2006 (14-02-00860-CV). Categories.

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Illinois Insurance AIA Chicago 40

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Learn more about California lien law : California Mechanics Lien Rules & FAQs.

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California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Key closeout documents like warranties, cut-sheets, lien releases, and facilities training documents come in all different formats, at different times, all towards the end of the project. This report can be presented to upper management and used to further improve your processes and performance on future projects.

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Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

In the end, your business is a collection of many different processes — from simple phone greetings to deciding whether to file a mechanics lien for non-payment. After we do an inspection, we present our quote on site — and we explain the value that we bring, like our warranty. We get to know the customer first.

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Cash Flow Overhead Accounting Profitability 52

NH Construction Law

JANUARY 18, 2023

A Chapter 11 proceeding was commenced by a continuing care retirement facility in Keene whose real estate was subject to a construction mortgage and several mechanic’s liens. Accordingly, MacMillin’s later-recorded lien was held to have priority over the mortgage.

Lien 40

Lien New Hampshire Claims Bankruptcy 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

As per the Owner’s General Conditions, a worker with overall project supervisory authority is to be present on the job site at all time. The Owner may hold a retainage for completion of any punch list(s) for the estimated cost to complete the punch list and /or release of liens. Modification to Job Orders. Subcontract bid.

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Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Applicants can present funding proposals for these categories on a quarterly basis: basic and applied research grants, marketing and utilization grants, farm diversification grants and an agricultural prototype development grant program. This is accomplished through the administration of a grant program.

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North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Applicants can present funding proposals for these categories on a quarterly basis: basic and applied research grants, marketing and utilization grants, farm diversification grants and an agricultural prototype development grant program. This is accomplished through the administration of a grant program.

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North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Construction Lawyer

JULY 12, 2012

It presented two arguments in support of its motion: it did not owe Sojka a duty of care under Illinois law, and even if it did, it did not breach that duty because it had no knowledge that Sojka's protective eyewear was inadequate. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Illinois Injury AIA Chicago 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. Television pilots and presentations. Eligible productions include: Feature films.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Project Delivery.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Project Delivery.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40