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Architect's Consent to Assigment

Construction Lawyer

Today’s financial institutions are very concerned about potential defaults by their borrowers during the design and construction phases of projects for which the bank is providing financing. It is not unreasonable for the bank to be concerned. How can the architect get paid if the borrower has filed for bankruptcy protection?

Banking 45
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Have we reached the point when the AEC industry starts redesigning fast-food menu items?

PSMJ Resources

The score indicates a continued decline in demand for design services as any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings. Fact is, banks are being very skittish about loaning money or extending credit lines right now, and it is having a direct impact on the AEC industry. The new projects inquiry score was 52.5, Northeast 45.7,

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constructionattorneyblog: Waivers of liens: fraud

Construction Lawyer

The Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently ruled that a contractor who falsified waivers of lien engaged in fraudulent conduct and his debt to the bank was non-dischargeable. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. . | New York allows contractual indemnification » September 22, 2005.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Semiconductor companies in Austin include chip designers Intel, IBM, and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and chip manufacturers Freescale Semiconductor, Samsung and Spansion. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. Awesome Inc.

Metro 111
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FAQ's About Outsourced Contractors Bookkeeping Services

Contractor Bookkeeping

Innovation Or Bankruptcy. We have taken steps to select the best of the best Intuit Approved Commercial Hosting Service to ensure that your data is as secure as that found for online banking and financial institutions. With the same security as Online Banking, your data could not be safer. Need Periodic Invoices For Bank draws.

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

Pro Builder

Shortly after, I read another piece on bankruptcies in home building, and soon I was thinking of the more than 250 builders I’ve worked with over more than three decades and wondering: Does this “ Anna Karenina Principle ” about families also apply to home building? On one hand, product development is simple.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. TVA Economic Development Loan Fund: A multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to stimulate investment and job creation in the TVA region.

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