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#134:  30-Day Accountings for Subcontractor/Supplier Mechanic’s Liens

NH Construction Law

It is generally recognized by New Hampshire courts that “[f]ailure to comply with the specific statutory provisions of perfecting a mechanics lien is usually fatal,” Alex Builders & Sons, Inc. Standard Construction Co. , Danley , 161 N.H. 19, 23 (2010). Bostwick , 69 N.H. 46, 47 (1957).

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

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If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Construction estimating is an important task that should not be overlooked or done in a careless manner. Failing to prepare a reliable construction estimate could make the difference between a successful project and a complete fiasco aided by a calamity of errors. Preparing an estimate does not come without a cost.

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Does GC Insurance Cover Subcontractors?

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Accidents happen, especially in construction. General contractors know these risks when they take the role. But what if the general contractor isn’t at fault, and a subcontractor is to blame? This is the case when the losses impact only the contractor or sub holding the policy, or when a mistake affects a third party.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

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Construction projects rely on contractors completing the work they started and meeting the design intent. In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

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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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

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The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade. Protecting your payment rights on public works projects is crucial — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as on private ones.