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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Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

However, construction companies that deal with retainage will need to create an extra account to track it separately. Using QuickBooks to track lien rights on A/R. Aside from improving cash flow, one of the main priorities for construction companies when reviewing A/R is tracking their lien rights.

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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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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. It’s also important to educate your customer about mechanics liens. Be responsive.

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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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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Construction contracts are historically confusing documents and they contain a bunch of popular provisions with confusing interpretations like pay when paid clauses , indemnity provisions, claim notice requirements, and more. Should You Sign That Lien Waiver? Do Your Mechanics Lien Rights Make Pay When Paid Clauses Irrelevant?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The Cobb Law Group ‘s blog: Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blog , has been a finalist in previous Best Construction Blog competitions , and continues to provide a combination of solid legal advice and more general commentary, some of which is more lighthearted than the blog’s necessarily serious primary topic.

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Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 17, 2014

This strict regulation is necessary due the past corruption when dealing with public funds. In many instances in Louisiana and other states, material suppliers must send notice to the owner, general contractor and the party who hired them in order to preserve some type of lien or bond claim right if not timely paid.

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Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

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. Final payment as a waiver of all claims. Better to Avoid, but Don’t Lose a Good Deal. “Pay when paid” clauses. Mandatory arbitration.

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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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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 Law Monitor

JUNE 16, 2014

This strict regulation is necessary due the past corruption when dealing with public funds. In many instances in Louisiana and other states, material suppliers must send notice to the owner, general contractor and the party who hired them in order to preserve some type of lien or bond claim right if not timely paid.

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Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much — or more — as they deal with them on private ones. If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond — not the property itself. Learn more about California lien law : California Mechanics Lien Rules & FAQs.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 14, 2012

2012), dealing with the recovery of extras.  The   The complaint included counts for breach of contract, but also quasi-contractual claims:  quantum meruit and unjust enrichment, respectively.  ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. Very important risk-shifiting devices – can determine a win or loss regarding a claim. Lien Waivers. A well crafted contract can better protect a prime and/or a sub when default arises. Notice Provisions.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

Public works construction can provide major boosts for contractors, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t also challenges in these projects — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as they deal with them on private ones. Florida bond claims. How to file a bond claim in Florida.

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Levelset

JULY 9, 2022

When payment problems come up on a public project, contractors can’t just file a mechanics lien as a solution, as both the federal government and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. Georgia bond claim laws. Working nearby? Check out How to Get Paid on Florida Public Projects.

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Levelset

MAY 18, 2022

Contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much — if not more — as they deal with them on private ones, and protecting your payment rights is just as imperative as on any private project. 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

JULY 7, 2022

When payment problems come up on a public project, contractors can’t just file a mechanics lien as a solution, as both the federal government and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. Oregon bond claim laws. The main type of payment protection on Oregon public projects is the bond claim.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 22, 2005

« Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders | Main. Any Claim arising out of or related to the Contract, except Claims relating to aesthetic effect. This provision would seem to render the entire case moot if the architect made a decision on the claim. mechanics liens. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

Contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as they deal with them on private ones, and protecting your payment rights is just as imperative as on any private project. Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Texas bond claim law.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. Deal Trays. 11 97 13 Deal Drawers. Project Delivery. 00 60 00 Project Forms.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

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