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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. tax credit certificate. The Work consists of the following: 2.

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The First Green Building Litigation. The Rest of the Story.

Green Building Law Update

Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10. Project is designed to comply with a Silver Certification Level according to the U. tax credit certificate. The Work consists of the following: 2.

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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

An insurance certificate showing that the sub has workers comp coverage should always be a prerequisite to allowing the sub to proceed. The main advantage of such “trust fund” provisions is in bankruptcy; trust funds are not considered assets of the subcontractor/debtor that can be distributed to general creditors.

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Be Ready to Lien in 2009 (But be Careful)

Help Everybody Everyday

Given the present construction landscape with owners and developers filing bankruptcy, a lack of credit flowing in the building market and many construction companies simply going out of business, a lien may be the only true payment recourse for a contractor, subcontractor or material man. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. 2d 886 (Va.

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Stop Bookkeeper Embezzlement In Your Construction Company

Contractor Bookkeeping

Being Ripped-Off And Driven Into Bankruptcy! I say that with all due respect to egg heads since I am an egg-head with several degrees and certifications in Accounting, Construction Accounting and Project Management. An Alarming Number Of Construction Company Owners Are. That sounds harsh but it is true! For the full article [link].

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

What can I do besides bankruptcy? Everything was going well on this project until the building inspector came to sign off on the certificate of occupancy. A real life example: I am a contractor and I have underbid a house by $14000. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. I can not afford this loss.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

What can I do besides bankruptcy? Everything was going well on this project until the building inspector came to sign off on the certificate of occupancy. A real life example: I am a contractor and I have underbid a house by $14000. The project is almost completed and just figured that out. I can not afford this loss.

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