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HUD Jumpstarts PACE Financing for Homes

Green Building Law Update

Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Veterans Affairs released new guidance, changing their previous positions, now widely allowing residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. The guidance describes it as, the property may only become subject to an enforceable claim (i.e.,

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. Mary’s for 90 days).

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Nevertheless, critics of the bill anticipate that it will ultimately increase building costs, and will only exacerbate the current shortage of affordable housing in California. Joint employment liability has been an ongoing trend in California. The bill also precludes recovery of liquidated damages or penalties. Section 2810.3

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Maryland Enacts New Environmental Laws in 2020

Green Building Law Update

Despite the abridged session, the legislature acted on 1,664 House bills and 12 resolutions and 1,081 Senate bills and 6 resolutions with 667 bills passing both chambers before they adjourned sine die on March 18, 2020. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. Mary’s for 90 days).

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts. Make sense of your contracts.

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How to Get Paid on California Public Projects

Levelset

On May 13, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state’s proposed budget would include $37 billion to “rebuild California,” with money allocated for expanding broadband and housing resources, as well as a $128.3 If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond — not the property itself.

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Construction Legislation Now Pending in Washington

Construction Law Monitor

Athletic Field construction lien case. Here is a summary of some of the other pending legislation: House Bill 1531 (Adjusting the minimum wage rate based on changes in consumer pricing). House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). Introduced by Rep.