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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

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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.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The bridge was designed in 1962 by Sverdrup. The bridge, which had been designed for 60,000 cars per day was actually carrying some 160,000 cars per day. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Unlimited liability for designers and contractors : Recent Posts.

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Best Construction Blog: Cobb Law Group

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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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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Events like damage to tools and equipment, faulty building design, or defective materials typically aren’t covered in a builder’s risk policy. In some cases, a wrap policy may even include worker’s compensation coverage. There are certain damages that a builder’s risk insurance policy won’t cover.

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

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.  The FLSA provides that employees, not otherwise exempt, are to be paid overtime compensation for hours in excess of 40 per work week. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. mechanics liens. professional capacity." Categories.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

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Any mechanics lien filed against your property may be discharged. Payment of the agreed-upon price under the home improvement contract prior to filing a mechanic’s lien may invalidate such lien. The owner may contact an attorney to determine his rights to discharge a mechanics lien.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

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Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Architectural or Engineering Designs - Similar services are good reason to get Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance to help protect you and your company from claims arising out of mistakes in designs and calculations.