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Phase l Assessments for Tenants are the Hottest Environmental Issue in 2020

Green Building Law Update

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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I Just Read my 1000th Phase I Environmental Site Assessment this Year

Green Building Law Update

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA, commonly referred to as Superfund), 42 U.S.C. provides an important liability protection, including from cleanup costs, for parties who qualify as bona fide prospective purchasers (BFPPs). 9601 et seq., 9601 et seq.,

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds » May 20, 2009. Liability for green design. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Copyright Notice.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

It is used to organize the finances of the entity and to segregate expenditures, revenue, assets and liabilities in order to give interested parties a better understanding of the financial health of the entity. The estimated costs of the known-unknowns is referred to by cost estimators as cost contingency. May also be called pricing.

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

Construction Marketing

Since plumbing problems are prevalent in almost every home, your buddies and relatives should be able to refer you to a plumbing contractor that they trust. The benefit of banking on such referrals is that their skills and experience have already passed the test of time.

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4 Factors Underwriters Consider When Issuing a Construction Bond

Levelset

As a part of your bond application, you will likely be asked to submit letters of reference from past suppliers, subcontractors, and others with whom you’ve worked in the past. Sureties calculate working capital more conservatively than other credit providers or banks. Enjoy 120-day payback terms with any material supplier.

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Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders

Construction Lawyer

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC. Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders. A developer found out the hard way about laws that shield banks. Thus, the bank won and the developer was left to deal with the subcontractors.

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