Levelset
MARCH 24, 2022
Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. Preconstruction liens v.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
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. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m
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NH Construction Law
FEBRUARY 29, 2020
The requirement in RSA 447:9 that a mechanic’s lien must be secured within 120 days of the lienor’s last furnishing of labor or materials has occasionally spawned disputes over what counts as that last day. ’ Work of that nature could be found not to be such as to extend the duration of plaintiff’s lien.”
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 20, 2018
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. The trial court awarded the contractor its claim for damages, and the owner appealed.
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. See Town of Bedford v.
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 16, 2015
I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. Check out my series on the Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors. The owners defended their actions based on standard contract specifications requiring “coordination and cooperation” of the contractors. Busy, busy, busy! 165, 34 S.Ct.
Lets Build
MAY 11, 2020
It is now apparent how critical it is to provide compensation and support to employees as strict community quarantines are placed. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments had to issue new guidelines on compensation, including new filing deadlines, work-time reductions, and rules on employee leaves, to account for the lockdown.
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