Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

A huge focus of the Biden administration, public construction spending has a lot of money coming its way in the next decade — over a trillion dollars at the federal level — and contractors all around the country are poised to take advantage of the opportunities that are sure to follow as more government entities continue to receive funding.

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Florida Claims Lien Contract 52

Levelset

JULY 9, 2022

As a major focus of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan, the federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade. Georgia bond claim laws. Working nearby? Check out How to Get Paid on Florida Public Projects.

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Georgia Claims Lien Contract 52

Levelset

MAY 18, 2022

A major focal point of the Biden administration, public construction spending has over a trillion dollars at the federal level heading its way in the next decade, with much of that to be distributed at the state level. Generally, contractors on public projects aren’t able to file mechanics liens. Louisiana bond claim law.

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Louisiana Claims Contractors Legal 52

Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

And with tentative buzz surrounding a proposed new interstate between Texas and northern New Mexico, there could be some serious construction projects underway in the state in the next year. Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Working in nearby Louisiana?

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Texas Claims Contract Legal 52

Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The construction industry runs on credit. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment. Construction companies in particular need to pay close attention to their A/R balances and review them regularly. Setting up Accounts Receivable in QB.

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Accounting Management Contractors Lien 52

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.” ” The contractor did not reply.

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Vermont Lien Claims Negotiation 54

Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2015

Now, another case illustrates the potential for owner abuse of retained contract payments.Retainage is intended to protect project owners against mechanic’s liens and deficient contractor performance. But, it can also provide owners with a great deal of leverage in disputes with contractors. This creates a temptation for abuse.

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Lien Change Orders Claims Contract 48

Levelset

JULY 7, 2022

As a major focal point of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan, the federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade. Oregon bond claim laws. The main type of payment protection on Oregon public projects is the bond claim.

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Oregon Claims Contract Contractors 52

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. Last year, Seth Smiley wrote an article on our blog suggesting that with construction contracts you should “ pay now to save later.” What can you do?

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Contract Lien Construction Documentation 82

Levelset

APRIL 7, 2022

Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. The best place to set expectations is in the construction contract. Be responsive.

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Contractors Lien Education Housing 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

You wouldn’t usually associate Willy Wonka with construction law, but Cobb Law Group writer Dorothy Spencer has brought some light-hearted fare to a rightfully generally serious topic/blog. This shows in the most recent posting: Delicious Constructions , which discusses a chocolate-construction project.

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Construction Defense Legal Claims 48

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

As most people in that situation are aware, the Private Works Act (should that be the applicable act) provides very specific instructions for preserving your claims and privileges in this situation. In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. What is a Notice of Contract?

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Contract Lien Louisiana Contractors 51

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 17, 2014

Public bid law is a term of art used in the construction industry to describe any work, construction project or improvement to (immovable) property that is owed by the State of Louisiana or an arm of the state, such as parish or city government (“public entity’). The exact language of La R.S.

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Louisiana Materials Contract Lien 58

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

As a Principal, Business Developer, or someone who is responsible for bringing in business for your construction firm, you are very likely to come across contracts. Deal Breakers. “No damages for delay” clauses that remove your ability to claim actual damages for delay beyond your control and imposed by an upstream party.

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Contract Claims Legal Lien 48

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 16, 2014

Public bid law is a term of art used in the construction industry to describe any work, construction project or improvement to (immovable) property that is owed by the State of Louisiana or an arm of the state, such as parish or city government (“public entity’). The exact language of La R.S.

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Louisiana Materials Contract Lien 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 6, 2015

Most likely, if you’ve been following the news at all, you have heard of various scandals and muck-ups, including long-undiscovered sexual abuse by political leaders, allegations of bribery in international soccer, and (for Canadians), abuse of expense account claims by senators. I wish I had a good answer to this conundrum.

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Lien Security Organization Claims 48

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 4, 2015

I cannot say for sure, but it seems the company — which claims it used its own labour rather than sub-contractors to handle its work — ran into some rather serious problems, perhaps by underbidding work, or through a job (or jobs) that went south. What went wrong here? There are serious marketing/branding challenges here.

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Renovating Lien Contractors Claims 48

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 14, 2012

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Illinois AIA Chicago Legal 40

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts. Lien Waivers.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Construction Lawyer

JULY 22, 2005

Werner Sabo is a partner at the construction law firm of Sabo & Zahn in Chicago. He is a member various professional organizations, has been an officer and director of the Chicago Chapter AIA, President of the Chicago Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute, and writes a regular construction law column for The Construction Specifier.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc. Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

SALES & USE TAX ABATEMENTS: Taxes on construction-related transactions, pollution control devices are exempt from sales and use taxes. MADE IN ALABAMA” JOB INCENTIVES ACT: Qualifying companies may receive a transferable income tax credit to offset import tariff costs during local construction process.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

During the development of this Program, the question of how to deal with (On the-­?Job-­?Training tool is being designed to capture OJT requests so that the volume an scope can be analyzed and a program developed to provide vehicles for these organization to ensure their personnel possess the competencies that they are claiming credit for.

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Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45