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Subcontractors owed £4.6m after Howard Russell collapse

Construction Enquirer

An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. It also detailed the level of debts with 208 unsecured creditors left holding unpaid invoices. with 31 staff working at the company.

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Change in Georgia Lien Law

Constructlaw

In other words, if a claimant submitted a lien waiver and failed to timely file a claim of lien or an affidavit of nonpayment thereafter, all debts allegedly owed to the claimant were deemed paid-in-full and all claims related thereto, including breach of contract, were eliminated. 841, 843, 833 S.E.2d denied (Apr.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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Mechanics Lien and Bond Claims Best Practices

Best Practices Construction Law

Through the years of consulting with folks in the construction industry about mechanics lien and bond claims, I’ve unearthed a set of principles to help navigate the very complicated world of liens. They barely even mentioned that they could file a bond claim, and that this is commonly even referred to as a lien.

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#128:  Waivers of Subrogation

NH Construction Law

Subrogation – the right of an insurer, upon paying an injured party’s damages arising out of a negligence claim, to chase the negligent party for reimbursement – is a staple of the law. In commercial construction contracts the rationale for such waivers is to avoid litigation that could disrupt the construction process.

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Louisiana Public Contract Law: Material Supplier Notice Requirement

Construction Law Monitor

In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients. Entering into a contract for a construction project with a public entity has strict regulation. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply only to disputes arising out of recorded contracts. Public Bid Law.

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Louisiana Public Contract Law: Material Supplier Notice Requirement

Construction Law Monitor

In Louisiana public contracts and jobs have been gaining momentum for my clients. Entering into a contract for a construction project with a public entity has strict regulation. The provisions of this Subsection shall apply only to disputes arising out of recorded contracts. Public Bid Law.