NH Construction Law

MARCH 24, 2018

Given the importance of nailing down any changes to an original scope of work along with their price and schedule effects, many construction contracts require change orders to be in writing, and even define change orders as written instruments. 659, 670 (2013), but not if the parties’ contract addresses the subject matter of the claim.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

California 49

California Contractors Liability Employment 49

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 16, 2015

I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. If you are a contractor, there are a number of key provisions that you will want to be on the “look out” before you sign the agreement. Check out my series on the Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors. Busy, busy, busy!

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Contract Roads Construction Lien 48

Levelset

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Construction contracts often require that each hired specialty contractor maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage, and a COI will reflect that status. If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. Why a certificate of insurance matters. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Insurance Certification Contractors Liability 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. However, the types of policies and their limits (the maximum amount claims can pay out) are limited. The contractor (policyholder), the property owner, or a third party unrelated to the problem may file a claim against the policy.

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Insurance Liability Accidents Risk 52

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 7, 2012

In claims litigation, this strategy has been in evidence for years. For instance, if a design professional brings a collection action for a fee it is allegedly owed, the automatic response will be a counterclaim for breach of contract and professional malpractice. The engineer sued to collect approximately $50,000 in compensation.

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NH Construction Law

JUNE 30, 2022

Contracting parties contemplate the possibility of delays, and often include contract language to address them – sometimes with clauses precluding a contractor from any monetary compensation for delays, even owner-caused delays. Several states even have statutes disallowing such clauses in the public contract setting.

Liability 40

Liability Contract Iowa Contractors 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

An additional insured agreement allows a policyholder to extend their business insurance coverage to a specific third party. There are several related terms that are commonly confused in insurance policies and construction contracts. AI endorsements are often required as part of the construction contract.

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Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. Mealey’s: What, if any, events had an impact on the global economy that have led to increased filings?

Claims 40

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The Contract. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v.

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Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 25, 2015

According to the rules, the time to complete the arbitration, the number of hearing days, and AAA fees and arbitrator compensation, are calculated according to the applicable Time/Cost Schedules and are based on the larger of the claim or counterclaim. Questions: Have you used the Supplementary Rules in your construction contracts?

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Conference Compensation Construction Claims 48

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Simply put, surety bonds are a three-party agreement, which consists of an obligee, principal and surety company. If the principal should default on the agreement in anyway, the surety agency is responsible for payment of financial damages. Surety bonds are another form of insurance.

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Insurance Compensation Claims Agreement 51

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 13, 2020

In the law of contracts, damages suffered by the nonbreaching party may be either “direct” (loss of the benefit of the bargain, measured by the cost of remedying the deficient performance) or “consequential” (other reasonably foreseeable harm caused by the breach). In Mentis Sciences, Inc. 3d 799, 808, 11 N.E.3d

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Profitability Contract Liability Bargains 40

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. See Town of Bedford v. Brooks , 121 N.H.

Lien 40

Lien Compensation Change Orders Subcontracting 40

NH Construction Law

MAY 28, 2018

Similarly, New Hampshire law provides that if a subcontractor doesn’t pay amounts owed to its employees under workers’ compensation laws, the general contractor must cover those as well. But hey, who ever said that general contracting was risk-free? RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

In the State of New York, contractors working on certain residential projects need to have a good understanding of the NY Home Improvement Contracts Act. Here’s what NY residential contractors must include (and what can’t be included) in a New York home improvement contract. Law §395-A.

New York 52

New York Contract Residential Contractors 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Contracts - We recommend seeking the advice of a qualified construction attorney to put together a contract that fits your specific needs.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. professional capacity. 541.300(a).

Architecture 58

Architecture Illinois AIA Chicago 58

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Contracts - We recommend seeking the advice of a qualified construction attorney to put together a contract that fits your specific needs.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Contracts - We recommend seeking the advice of a qualified construction attorney to put together a contract that fits your specific needs.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

This Act has a fair amount of rules and requirements that must be followed on home improvement projects, specifically when it comes to the terms of their contracts. There are a few provisions that every construction contract should have. PA home improvement contracts: What’s required? Contract price.

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Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Civil Lead

APRIL 22, 2020

When we are planning to construct a building or house the first question comes in our mind is we have to give a material contractor or labour contract. Whereas in the material contract all materials and labour required for the construction are supplied by the contractor. While the contractor may or may not do that.

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Contract Materials Housing Bargains 52

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). House Bill 1535 (Providing requirements for business payment contracts). Cary Condotta, (R-Wenatchee) (R) on January 25, 2011, provides for specific requirements for business payment contracts. Introduced by Rep.

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Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Parties should understand the key concepts and common types of claims when deciding whether to arbitrate disputes involving construction contracts. Many construction disputes involve aspects that may make them challenging to litigate before US or foreign courts, including: Many individual claims. Numerous individual claims.

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Construction Claims Contractors US 52

Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.

Liability 40

Liability Contractors Design Minnesota 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Money is only one form of compensation. If information is withheld that is required contracts will be changed to ensure that information is made available. The danger here is contracts invariably overreach, they are more onerous than they need to be. If you claim authorship you are forever associated with the project.

BIM 40

BIM Modeling Drawings Agreement 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. This credit can also be claimed against the insurance premium tax, the oil and gas production and property taxes, the fisheries business and landing taxes, and the mining license tax.

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

In limited instances, the rebates may increase up to 6% for companies entering a second contract that pays 150% of their first contract or if the company hires veterans and veterans account for when at least 10% of the company’s jobs. Tax credits accrue and may be claimed beginning January 1, 2011.

Oklahoma 40

Oklahoma Finance Zoning Oklahoma City 40

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

Last year, the state signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz that recognizes Shelton State Community College as one of the best in its field in preparing individuals for careers in manufacturing. million contract for Shelton to support MBUSI’s technical programs. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. MBUSI) and AIDT formalized a $1.6-million

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

The loan requires a down payment of at least 15% of the contract amount prior to shipment and a signed promissory note for the balance. If ownership of a device is transferred immediately upon completion of installation, and the device is fully operational, the credit transfers to and may be claimed by the purchaser of the device.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

The loan requires a down payment of at least 15% of the contract amount prior to shipment and a signed promissory note for the balance. a purchased power agreement was executed after April 30, 2005, and before January 1, 2006, and the construction of the wind turbine was completed after April 30, 2005, and before July 1, 2006.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Various cost information is typically formatted as Products & Activities, General or Routine Maintenance, New Construction, Renovation and/or Repair, Sustainability/Green, Job Order Contracting (JOC), or any combination thereof. Procurement Requirements and Contracting Requirements. 00 00 00 Procurement and Contracting.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40