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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

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. It happens all the time!

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

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.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

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.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

Levelset

At their core, insurance policies are agreements between two parties: the insurer and the policyholder. In some cases, a wrap policy may even include worker’s compensation coverage. A construction bond is a three-party agreement between the principal (i.e. Who is covered by an insurance policy? Bonds and subcontractor coverage.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

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. any principal of the sub signing the lien waiver may also be liable to the general. RSA 275:46. RSA 281-A:18.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

The title is free and clear of any and all right, title, or interest of the ground lease holder, any lien of a creditor of the ground lease holder, and any person making claims in relation to the ground lease holder. Senate Bill 806/House Bill 1182 (Chs. Senate Bill 293/House Bill 25 (Chs. Home Builders.

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Construction Contract Tip: Pay Attention to “Coordination and Cooperation ” Clauses

Best Practices Construction Law

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. The contractor initially agreed to avoid the encumbered area; however, the Board found the contractor did not waive its right to seek additional compensation for the denied access.