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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic concern shortened session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. and possibly more fun) legislative activity than is found below. Historic Discrimination.

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3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land

Construction Marketing

increase from the same time period in 2020, according to Realtor.com. In regard to tree removal, The Spruce notes that in addition to checking with your local permitting agency (as you may need to secure a permit to remove a tree), you’ll also need to have the right safety gear and tools for the job (in addition to working with a partner).

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No Free Warranty: Connecticut Court Adopts Correction or Repair Test

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ALS’s subcontract permitted the DOT to hold back 60% of its payments to assure ALS would warranty the work, which ALS did with site checks performed between June 2019 and May 2020. At trial, however, ALS attempted to portray its 2019-2020 site checks as part of its “core contractual obligations.”

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Housing Outlook: Is This a Recession … or Not?

Pro Builder

In September, the HMI stood at 46, after peaking at 90 in late 2020, and it was 83 in January of this year —for the HMI, anything below 50 indicates poor market conditions. Another important indicator of industry health is the rate of single-family housing starts, which increased by 13% in both 2020 and 2021. Census Bureau.

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Federal Construction Contractors Are Faced with the Double Whammy of the Pandemic and Price Escalation: What Can Be Done?

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, various lockdowns were ordered and Americans learned a new term—“social distancing.” In other words, this law permits the granting of equitable relief when there is not a basis to grant relief under the terms of the contract.

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GIVEAWAY #5: AUTODESK SWAG PACK

Construction Junkie

The final contest for giveaway week 2020 is Autodesk! Last day to subscribe and be entered is May 5, 2020. No transfer, substitution or cash alternative permitted, except by Construction Junkie, LLC in its sole discretion. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

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GIVEAWAY #4: MILWAUKEE TOOL PRIZE PACK

Construction Junkie

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Construction Junkie (@constructionjunkie) on Apr 30, 2020 at 7:53am PDT Official Contest Rules for Milwaukee Tool Prize Pack Giveaway No purchase is necessary to enter or win. Last day to subscribe and be entered is May 5, 2020. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.