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Are Design Professionals Functioning as Unlicensed Contractors?

Construction Dive

By Bruce Jervis The role of design professionals has evolved considerably in recent decades. In a recent Arkansas case, a licensed professional engineer was sanctioned for acting as a general contractor without possessing the necessary state contractor license. This is particularly true during the construction phase of the project.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Cory Benjamin , 39, Project Director, BIM Manager, TK Design & Associates, South Lyon, Mich. Koby Bowen , 38, President / CEO of Construction and Design, Homes of Distinction, Rogers, Ark. Alexa Drees Walker , 31, Design Center Director, Drees Homes, Fort Mitchell, Ky. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co.,

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Federal Court dismisses sub's claim against GC because of arbitration

Construction Lawyer

Non-Lawyers cannot represent corporation in Arkansas arbitration » April 03, 2012.  Following VETS submission of the Initial Claim, VETS and LaSalle jointly negotiated with the U.S. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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TVA Economic Development Loan Fund: A multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to stimulate investment and job creation in the TVA region. 573), was enacted in 1987 to stimulate business and industrial growth in designated areas of the state that are considered economically depressed. ARKANSAS – updated for 2014.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENTERPRISE ZONE CREDIT: To stimulate growth in depressed areas of the state, Alabama offers certain tax credit incentives to business that locate or expand within a designated enterprise zone. SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes.

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