Green Building Law Update

MARCH 18, 2018

There is no one homogenized solar panel ‘deal’ and the business terms including ‘who owns the panels’ varies from one transaction type to another, and in most instances these installations are governed by varying state laws. You understand and agree that this is a lease and not a sale agreement.

Leases 179

Leases Housing Agreement Residential 179

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. The AOB agreements need to be in writing.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

Construction Marketing

JUNE 27, 2022

Whether the lumber is commercial or residential, a flatbed is a great option because not only can it handle the massive weight load that lumber requires, but a flatbed can also deal with the irregular shapes that you encounter when hauling trees. The potential for the amount of weight that can be moved is tremendous!

Transportation 156

Transportation Equipment Regulation Permits 156

Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

Contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as they deal with them on private ones, and protecting your payment rights is just as imperative as on any private project. Notice of claim must be given prior to the 15th of the month if the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. Learn more.

Texas 52

Texas Claims Contract Legal 52

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Legal scholars can have at it. LEED Certification Agreement has a mandatory arbitration provision. And such is a big deal in this consideration when the Department of Defense is the largest owner of green buildings. The purpose of the blog post is not to argue whether or not arbitration works as well or better than litigation.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. In County of Galveston v.

Claims 118

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 118

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved.

Change Orders 48

Change Orders Claims Compensation Contract 48

Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

So while we are still not resolved, I have learned a few things about dealing with non-payment and I figured I’d share a few of them so maybe you can do a little better then next time your figurative house burns down. Figure out what you’re dealing with. So, again, you need to know who you’re dealing with.

Lien 186

Lien Finance Deals Legal 186

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rebekah Schranck, AIA Contractors Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners Construction Administration presents its fair share of challenges in the architectural industry, from managing clients' change of heart in the midst of construction to dealing with contractors that are reluctant to revise their work.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Levelset

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

How to deal with higher labor costs. Apprentice wages are set by the apprenticeship program agreement and are to be paid accordingly on all projects. Make sure you’re always keeping good records: You’ll have to have the paperwork to back up any legal claims. On-demand legal help you can afford. Learn more.

Minnesota 52

Minnesota Contractors Cash Flow Finance 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Ethics & Corruption. Economic Stimulus. Associations. Washington Observer. Economic Stimulus. Product Snapshot. Interviews. People on the Move. Obituaries. Multimedia. Annual Photo Contest. ENR Southeast. Format: HTML.

Budgeting 44

Budgeting Budget Deals Housing 44

PSMJ Resources

JANUARY 2, 2013

Buyers should expect that they will approach many sellers and initiate deals that may go nowhere. Sellers need to understand that even if you have found the "perfect" firm, reaching an agreement with the first qualified buyer you meet is rare. Get all of your financial and legal ducks in a row. Don't forget about taxes.

Deals 43

Deals Cash Flow Budgeting Budget 43

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. Basically this is an order to do something even though there is no agreement as to timing and/or price. at DictionaryOfConstruction.com. Related articles.

Change Orders 66

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Constructlaw

JUNE 17, 2022

Dream Finders Homes claimed that Weyerhaeuser misrepresented the nature of the joists and claimed remediation costs and legal expenses. In other words, Weyerhaeuser and Dream Finders Homes entered a distribution agreement, a general terms agreement, stand-alone warranties, and invoices.

Colorado 52

Colorado Tennessee Claims Contract 52

Lets Build

JUNE 6, 2017

Legal Risks. Hiring a strong legal team , if your budget allows it, should always be a priority. Make sure that you have all the necessary resources and legal documents. Read below the main actions that you could take when dealing with risk in construction: Take no risk. Risks Connected to the Natural Environment.

Risk 165

Risk Management Construction Legal 165

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 17, 2021

The appellate court disagreed and held that the contractor’s proposal, which was signed by the owner, was an unqualified acceptance of the parties’ agreement. Whether you are dealing with a commercial or residential project and whether you are a contractor or owner, this case illustrates a few important concepts.

Contract 62

Contract South Dakota Documentation Construction 62

NH Construction Law

JULY 31, 2021

​The time-honored method for parties to signify their agreement to a contract – a signature on a piece of paper – has had to adapt to the digital age, and the law has adapted with it. Electronic signatures were declared valid in New Hampshire in 2001 with the enactment of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, RSA 294-E.

Contract 40

Contract New Hampshire Agreement New Jersey 40

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

Although the names are similar the legal implications are significantly different. Lastly, its a directive given by the owner when time and/or cost are not in agreement. Basically this is an order to do something even though there is no agreement as to timing and/or price. at DictionaryOfConstruction.com. Related articles.

Change Orders 64

Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 64

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

And while compromise on Capitol Hill is a big deal, this bill greatly expands the authority of EPA and will have implications not just for the chemical manufacturers, processors and importers, as TSCA had in the past, but now also for many more businesses.

Risk 149

Risk Regulation Materials United States 149

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Based on the language in the offer suggestion, the construction business creates tender offers for registration, and if it receives an official administrator agreement will make. Mainly it is survey evidence proof and legal effects. Tender legal paper cost. Tendering Meaning in Construction. Negotiation Tender.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. This new Bill, allows for subs to enter into subcontract agreements with general contractors and then after-the-fact afford the sub protections because the general contractor had a well written contract.

California 54

California Subcontracting Contract Legal 54

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

And while compromise on Capitol Hill is a big deal, this bill greatly expands the authority of EPA and will have implications not just for the chemical manufacturers, processors and importers, as TSCA had in the past, but now also for many more businesses.

Risk 120

Risk Regulation Materials United States 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 31, 2016

Today, one of my legal alerts pointed me to one such case dealing with delay damages and disruption damages. While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case.

Claims 48

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 48

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In relation to charter parties, the impact of the pandemic has given rise to a number of legal issues, and potential for disputes up the contractual chain depending on whether the provi­sions are back-to-back. Converteam SAS has held that under the New York Convention, only a party to a signed arbitration agreement can compel arbitration.

Claims 40

Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

I deal with these rules daily but this client’s issue helped to refresh me. If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! ( See La R.S.

Louisiana 68

Louisiana Contractors Certification Contract 68

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

I can’t say how much I agree with Melissa’s observations here — and the vital importance that brief emails can have in creating (or settling) messy legal situations. ” I said, “No, if I do that I will get her lawyer involved and I want to get this deal done before we go there.” You have to do better.”

North Carolina 48

North Carolina Construction Deals Legal 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.” In J&K Tile Company v. Wright & Morrisey, Inc. ,

Vermont 54

Vermont Lien Claims Negotiation 54

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 11, 2020

Although the contractor and supplier had reached a settlement agreement for less than the disputed amount, ultimately the contractor did not pay the supplier the settlement payment. The original complaint to the Board had been filed by a supplier who had not been paid approximately $13,000 for materials on a commercial project.

Mississippi 62

Mississippi Contractors Contract Certification 62

Lets Build

MAY 7, 2020

Legally, the term variation refers to an agreement supported by consideration to alter some terms of the contract. The information collected here is important in the effort to link the change to a specific contract, especially when dealing with large commercial projects or with government projects. Contractor name and address.

Change Orders 141

Change Orders Construction Contract Schedule 141

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

The last post, an excellent guest submission about dealing with Hispanic crews in Raleigh, dates back to Oct. Notably, in two areas (1) professional liability insurance (errors & omissions coverage), and (2) getting legal assistance at the beginning of a project. If I have any quibbles, these relate to the lack of recent updates.

North Carolina 48

North Carolina IDEA Construction Insurance 48

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This construction application deals with square footage concerning any project and offers a instant estimate of the total materials (drywall, decks, fencing, gravel, concrete, flooring and paint etc.) The application includes pre-written information useful for creating legal contract. It can be customized for any contract agreement.

Project Management 45

Project Management Management Construction Estimating 45

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

Contracts are an agreement signed by your firm and a client that sets the rules for the work to be done. Deal Breakers. Better to Avoid, but Don’t Lose a Good Deal. Chris Hill is a lawyer at the Richmond, VA firm, DurretteBradshaw, PLC, and member of Virginia’s Legal Elite in Construction Law.

Contract 48

Contract Claims Legal Lien 48

Construction Lawyer

JULY 22, 2005

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders.

Banking 40

Banking Deals Illinois AIA 40

Construction Test

MAY 19, 2020

However, the number of cancelled trips means customers are waiting much longer as airlines struggle to deal with a colossal backlog of claims. This is part of a wider agreement with European governments to keep flight links open for emergency reasons. . Under EU laws, customers should get their money back within seven days.

Travel 26

Travel Claims Deals Airports 26

Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 20, 2012

In my opinion, the best “employees” are not actually employees (both in the legal and practical sense). We almost got caught by this one, and averted another crisis with a Tim Hortons parking lot deal and a one-line email. While the legalities were that I might have had a case in defence, she hired a lawyer.

Employment 54

Employment Legal Commissioning Contract 54

Lets Build

MAY 18, 2017

Disputes over insurance agreements can be, for example, one of those reasons. A precise description of each individual’s rights and responsibilities on the contract is the best way to deal with such people. The main difference, in this case, is that the arbitrator has the power to come up with a solution that has legal binding power.

Construction 165

Construction Life Cycle Contract Plans 165

Revit OpEd

JULY 17, 2013

Obviously I''ll deal with this outside of this blog. We have attached a Fair Use Agreement for you to review. Autodesk Legal To close this post, in my view, there is nothing that prevents Autodesk from granting me permission to use their trademark in my domain name, other than a willingness to do so.

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Autodesk Revit Agreement Site 40