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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. Lend Lease Construction (Sept. Lend Lease Construction (Sept. 1, 2020) (PDF).

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Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

Best Practices Construction Law

In Snider Construction v. There, the out-of-state contractor entered into the construction contract on December 26, 2011, but did not get its contractor’s license until February 5, 2012. The contractor later filed a lien for approximately $200,000.

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Best Construction Blog: Cobb Law Group

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

Construction and Infrastructure Law

requires businesses using workers provided by a staffing firm to share “all civil legal responsibility and civil liability” for wage payments and workers’ compensation coverage. Section 2810.3

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Accidents happen, especially in construction. However, with the amount of risk involved in a standard construction project, general contractors typically need to hold multiple policies. This policy may also cover legal fees involved in certain types of lawsuits. General contractors know these risks when they take the role.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

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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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.