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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

Levelset

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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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. The project involved the new construction of three buildings in Durham, North Carolina.

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#86:  Mechanic's Lien Deadlines and Additional Work

NH Construction Law

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.”

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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

Construction Marketing

A lien waiver is a fancy word used in the construction industry for receipt of payment. issues a lien waiver to another party, they are acknowledging that payment has been received for their goods or services, thereby waiving their rights to place a mechanics lien against the property in the said amount. Waiting for Payment.

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#66:  Labor Inefficiency Costs: Who Pays? How Much?

NH Construction Law

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. But how is that sum calculated?

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

Best Practices Construction Law

The contractor later filed a lien for approximately $200,000. the lien claim ) , the contractor was entitled to recover in quantum meruit and unjust enrichment for labor and materials provided after it was granted a license. The trial court awarded the contractor its claim for damages, and the owner appealed.

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc. Recently Contractors and Owners have found that Outsource Estimating is becoming a practical way to cut overhead.