Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 24, 2011

Athletic’s Field took the Washington mechanic lien world by storm last year, when it declared a mechanic lien invalid even though the claimant used the specific form provided by the statute. Williams v. House Bill 1475 can be viewed here.

Lien 56

Lien Washington Claims Housing 56

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.

Contractors 52

Contractors Lien Education Housing 52

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms for Excel include : Estimation Forms for Construction: Bid Plan Log, Time and Materials Log, Estimate Sheet, Job Estimate, Telephone Bid Sheet, Itemized Proposal, Job Cost Report, Take Off Estimate, Time and Materials Estimate, Request for Proposal Log, Overhead Calculation.

Lien 45

Lien Change Orders Construction Estimating 45

Levelset

MAY 2, 2022

Provide a plan. Often you can request an increase in credit by showing the supplier how you plan to repay it. Levelset’s Contractor Profiles provide information on a contractor’s payment history, lien claims, and reviews from other contractors and suppliers. Get more trade preferences.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Materials Cash Flow Finance 52

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. In Fraser Engineering Company, Inc.

Lien 40

Lien Compensation Change Orders Subcontracting 40

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. It also institutes new requirements for State agencies that plan, pursue, and enter into an energy performance contract.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. It also institutes new requirements for State agencies that plan, pursue, and enter into an energy performance contract.

Maryland 156

Maryland Commissioning Regulation Environment 156

Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Insurance claims. Filing insurance claims for a construction site theft can increase the contractor’s premium, meaning they’ll have to pay more for coverage moving forward. There are times when an insurance claim makes sense, such as when expensive or leased items roll off the construction site. Create and share a security plan.

Site 52

Site Cash Flow Insurance Construction 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

Insurance 48

Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

And that 10% loss doesn’t even factor in the costs associated with claims that can come from prolonged payment disputes. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. Your Project Closeout Plan Will Make or Break Your Project. Key Takeaways.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

. “No damages for delay” clauses that remove your ability to claim actual damages for delay beyond your control and imposed by an upstream party. Language that puts artificial limits on your ability to make a claim, including allowing the upstream party or its agent to be the judge of your claim’s validity.

Contract 48

Contract Claims Legal Lien 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Business Planning And Strategy Development - Is the blueprint for your business to succeed. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

Construction 48

Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

Whenever you need to get construction bonds to perform work on a proposed project, your priority is to show the surety company how you plan to manage the particular risks and minimize the downside.

Risk 52

Risk Cash Flow Construction Banking 52

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

The Sloan court defines a liquidating agreement clause as a “process by which a general contractor may assert the claims of its subcontractors against the owner.” A liquidating agreement clause can act like a lien, in that it gives causes of action to the subcontractor against the owner where there is no privy of contract.

Agreement 57

Agreement Contract Insurance Construction 57

Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Well, PACE loans create a lien against properties similar to a tax lien, meaning that the lien has priority over all other debts (including mortgages). The city says they plan on moving forward with the district, except it will only be for commercial PACE loans. Hey, What Does This Have To Do With Construction?

Finance 48

Finance Lien Green Louisiana 48

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Very important risk-shifiting devices – can determine a win or loss regarding a claim. Lien Waivers. Change Order and Extra Work Provisions. Very popular area for dispute in construction contracts – changes are always happening. Notice Provisions. Found in various places within a prime/sub contract. Indemnity Clauses.

Contract 56

Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

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.

Georgia 52

Georgia Claims Lien Contract 52

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Additionally, As part 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 — and a lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states.

California 52

California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

These risks should be a non-issue when contractors have a comprehensive risk management plan in place. Failing to protect lien rights. Though the rules vary by state, the lender on a construction project generally retains lien priority if the property owner defaults on the loan. Information about judgments and liens (i.e.,

Contractors 98

Contractors Lien Construction Finance 98

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.

Oregon 52

Oregon Claims Contract Contractors 52

Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

« Architect not liable when owner deviates from plans | Main. The state court held unenforceable all predispute arbitration agreements that apply to claims alleging  ersonal injury or wrongful death against nursing homes. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

West Virginia 40

West Virginia Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

Athletic Field construction lien case. This act allows for the indemnification of a public agency in a claim filed by a design professional only to the extent of any negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the design professional. Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Rep. Companion: SB 5617). Introduced by Rep.

Washington 44

Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

By taking a financial stake in the project, contractors planned to protect their business interest in the project. In the past, it was not unusual for construction companies to make small equity investments in the projects they worked on. That was the theory, anyway.

Equity 40

Equity Contractors Finance Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“The contract is supposed to be a clear set of instructions just like plans and specs, but it becomes this monster document that nobody understands and it’s not conveying expectations clearly.” A mechanic’s lien works the same way,” says Karalynn. “If ” —Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm.

Contract 52

Contract Contractors Negotiation Subcontracting 52

Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

AIA plans change to Statute of Limitations provisions » October 18, 2006. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. « Be careful on construction sites, especially when using a cell phone! Indemnity Agreement. Banfield (No. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Categories.

Agreement 40

Agreement Illinois AIA Chicago 40

Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 30, 2006

The owners asserted that the claim was barred by the four year statute of limitations for "[a]ctions based upon tort, contract or otherwise against any person for an act or omission of such person in the design, planning, supervision, observation or management of construction, or construction of an improvement to real property.

Contract 40

Contract Illinois Construction AIA 40

Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

A huge focus point of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan, the federal government will be doling out over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade — and a lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states. Texas bond claim law.

Texas 52

Texas Claims Contract Legal 52

Construction Lawyer

JUNE 22, 2007

« AIA plans change to Statute of Limitations provisions | Main. False Claims lands Engineer in jail » June 22, 2007. They then amended their claim to add statutory claims related to lack of a professional license by one of the architects staff. mechanics liens. Fiduciary duty of an architect.

Illinois 40

Illinois AIA Chicago Claims 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Programs create thousands of new jobs, increase school readiness, improve local water and sewer systems, expand access to health care, assist local communities with strategic planning, and provide technical, managerial, and marketing assistance to emerging new businesses. Federal credits that refund other federal taxes are not allowed.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

have a solid, completed business plan for a viable enterprise. The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. be at least 21 years old and have no criminal record. be 51% owner and operator of the small business.

Income 75

Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

The Technical team (Facilities Management / Engineering) develops specifications and plans necessary for the procurement and implementation of the JOC. Preliminary plans and specifications are generated. Plans and specifications are noted. Priority is established, a gross scope and cost estimate range is associated.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

An investment may consist of a direct cash payment, a transfer of a fee, simple interest in ND real property or a direct transfer of cash from a retirement plan for which the investor controls where the plan¹s assets are invested. The credit is equal to 30% of the investment. No more than $50,000 of the credit may be used in any year.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

A business is not eligible for the exemption if it has received a property tax exemption under tax increment financing; there is an outstanding recorded lien for delinquent property, income, sales or use taxes against the business; or the exemption fosters unfair competition or endangers existing business.

North Dakota 40

North Dakota Income Finance Equipment 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The difference between the individual’s baseline and the core competencies required by the individual will form a “GAP” This GAP analysis will provide the individual and their supervisor the ability to create development plans and justify funding for training. o Planning, Project and Program Management.

Management 45

Management Contract Sustainability Life Cycle 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 43 86 Proposed Work Plan Schedule Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 00 62 86 Work Plan Schedule Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 00 62 86 Work Plan Schedule Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 43 86 Proposed Work Plan Schedule Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 00 62 86 Work Plan Schedule Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 00 62 86 Work Plan Schedule Form. Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims Form.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40