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Can Restoration & Remediation Contractors File a Mechanics Lien?

Levelset

The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. In an attempt to make things clearer, let’s look at what type of work restoration and remediation contractors can file a lien for — and what type of work is less likely to be protected.

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How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

Levelset

billion investment in the state’s public education system — all of which will include significant construction. Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

If you are reading this article, you probably know the answer to that question. A very entertaining, yet educational podcast based on Peter Taylor two best-selling books: “The lazy winner” and “The lazy project manager”. The Lien Zone. Looking for great and educational stories? What are podcasts? The art of constructions.

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Repercussions of Architect's failure to meet continuing education

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn: construction attorneys, architect/attorneys, architect-attorneys architect, construction, construction law, construction attorney, construction litigation, lawyer, A201, B141, B101, seminar, CEU, LU, HSW, AIA-CEU, AIA-LU, CE, construction seminar, health safety welfare, continuing education, learning units, continuing education units.

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Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know

Construction Law Monitor

This article is pretty rough on the joint check agreement and that is a tad unfortunate, because the instrument is wildly popular and very useful for a lot of circumstances. Related articles. Should You Sign That Lien Waiver? Yes, I understand that your business has been employing opposite practices for years. Some Don’t.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn: construction attorneys, architect/attorneys, architect-attorneys architect, construction, construction law, construction attorney, construction litigation, lawyer, A201, B141, B101, seminar, CEU, LU, HSW, AIA-CEU, AIA-LU, CE, construction seminar, health safety welfare, continuing education, learning units, continuing education units.

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Construction Company Failure Root Causes

Contractor Bookkeeping

We offer the following list of root causes for the extremely high rate of construction company failure which has accelerated beginning in 2009 and continuing as of June, 2013 when this article was written. Education is the foundation for shifting paradigm. Please read objectively and assess your strengths and weaknesses in each area.