Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Regulatory compliance may seem daunting, especially for those new to the construction industry. Lien requirements. The first step to managing compliance in construction is knowing the regulations.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 142

Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone are back, as well as a many other podcasts that are new to the competition. vote for the lien zone.

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Lien Construction Zoning Industrial 116

Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Undertaking a large construction project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Instead of looking at the project as one big job, it’s possible to break almost every project down into individual phases of construction. Once a construction project is finally taking shape, it hits the performance and monitoring phase. .

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Lien Construction Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 17, 2012

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Anytime a property is owned by and arm of the state then you are dealing with a public project. Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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Lien Claims Louisiana Security 56

Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

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.

New Jersey 52

New Jersey Lien Claims Contract 52

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. AOBs and mechanics liens.

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Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The construction industry runs on credit. As a result, every construction business records transactions to Accounts Receivable (A/R) until they actually receive payment. Construction companies in particular need to pay close attention to their A/R balances and review them regularly. Setting up Accounts Receivable in QB.

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Accounting Management Contractors Lien 52

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

There isn’t a topic that doesn’t have its own podcast and that includes the construction industry. Let’s be honest, listening to podcasts on construction sites can prove difficult. So without further a due, here are in our opinion, the 40 best construction industry podcasts we have handpicked for you: 1. The ConTechTrio Podcast.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

Public works construction in these areas is lucrative and can provide major boosts for contractors, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t also challenges in these projects — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as they deal with them on private ones. Payment protection on New York public projects.

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New York Claims New York City Lien 52

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade — and a whole lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states. Payment protection on Washington public projects. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form.

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Washington Claims Lien Contract 52

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property. Are there any discrepancies in what construction work has been completed versus what has been paid ? Bill Di Santo. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

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Commercial Construction Lien Deals 168

Levelset

APRIL 7, 2022

Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. The best place to set expectations is in the construction contract. Be responsive.

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Contractors Lien Education Housing 52

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 30, 2015

By Bruce Jervis Public project owners are required to solicit competitive bids and proposals in part to assure favorable prices for construction work funded by the taxpayers. Sometimes, however, the lowest price might not be the best deal.

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Lien Bidding Deals Risk 48

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 26, 2019

And so … like a construction project sometimes riddled with uncertainty … we each have a choice about how we are going to adjust to change. As a construction attorney for over twenty years, I have realized that the industry is always in a state of flux. Part of the fear of change often involves dealing with the unknown.

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Accidents Deals Lien Drafting 62

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

At the start of every construction project you sign a stack of papers that will dictate your success or failure on the project: the construction contract. Last year, Seth Smiley wrote an article on our blog suggesting that with construction contracts you should “ pay now to save later.” What can you do?

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Contract Lien Construction Documentation 82

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 9, 2013

In common terms, the PWA allows you to lien property in order to secure your right to payment. The notice of contract filing is important because, depending on the amount of the contract, the filing date will determine the time period in which one can file a lien. The trickier calculation deals with subcontractors.

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Contract Lien Louisiana Contractors 51

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

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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Construction Defense Legal Claims 48

Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2015

Now, another case illustrates the potential for owner abuse of retained contract payments.Retainage is intended to protect project owners against mechanic’s liens and deficient contractor performance. But, it can also provide owners with a great deal of leverage in disputes with contractors. This creates a temptation for abuse.

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Lien Change Orders Claims Contract 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.”

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Vermont Lien Claims Negotiation 54

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 2, 2015

As a construction attorney for almost twenty years, I have realized that the industry is always in a state of flux. During hard economic times, I have a lot more construction litigation and mechanic’s liens. Be honest in all your discussions and deal with the problems when they arise. Why is change so difficult?

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Accidents Deals Lien Drafting 48

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 17, 2014

Public bid law is a term of art used in the construction industry to describe any work, construction project or improvement to (immovable) property that is owed by the State of Louisiana or an arm of the state, such as parish or city government (“public entity’). The exact language of La R.S.

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Louisiana Materials Contract Lien 58

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

We offer the following list of root causes for the extremely high rate of construction company failure which has accelerated beginning in 2009 and continuing as of June, 2013 when this article was written. The list below comes from working with hundreds of construction companies for over thirty years. The Contractor Paradigm.

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Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Construction Law Monitor

JUNE 16, 2014

Public bid law is a term of art used in the construction industry to describe any work, construction project or improvement to (immovable) property that is owed by the State of Louisiana or an arm of the state, such as parish or city government (“public entity’). The exact language of La R.S.

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Louisiana Materials Contract Lien 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Starting Or Re-Starting A Construction Company Is Easy. Secret #01 Decide What You Want From Your Construction Company. Action Step - 01: On a peice of paper type and print or hand write a description of what you want from your construction company and put it into a three ring binder. If You Know Exactly What To Do.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts. Lien Waivers.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Construction Lawyer

JULY 22, 2005

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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Banking Deals Illinois AIA 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 6, 2015

Construction lien rules provide some theoretical security for subcontractors and suppliers but these provisions only can go so far. Maybe a job or client went wrong, and cash runs short, so he needs to make up the difference, and shortchange others. Usually these stories end sadly, painfully, and in the (civil) courts.

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Lien Security Organization Claims 48

Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 4, 2015

Clients noticed their work was being delayed, the company owner wasn’t returning calls, and then (more disturbingly) learned that suppliers weren’t being paid as well, and — in some cases — liens were being registered on their properties. There are serious marketing/branding challenges here.

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Renovating Lien Contractors Claims 48

Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

I deal with these rules daily but this client’s issue helped to refresh me. If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! ( See La R.S.

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Louisiana Contractors Certification Contract 68

Help Everybody Everyday

MARCH 6, 2009

As a Principal, Business Developer, or someone who is responsible for bringing in business for your construction firm, you are very likely to come across contracts. Deal Breakers. Better to Avoid, but Don’t Lose a Good Deal. Chris posts his thoughts on the construction/legal landscape at www.constructionlawva.com.

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Contract Claims Legal Lien 48

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 14, 2012

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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Illinois AIA Chicago Legal 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 23, 2013

My reaction: In an email to our contract writer and the publication’s advertising representative, I told both of them to be cautious in dealing with the individual, and I set out the guidelines for the sort of material we could publish. He also requested a reference for a freelance writer.

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Legal Lien US Guidelines 54

Construction Lawyer

JULY 22, 2005

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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Illinois Construction AIA Chicago 40

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

billion investment in the state’s public education system — all of which will include significant construction. Despite public works construction often serving as a source of major benefit for contractors, the misconception that these projects don’t run into the same payment challenges as private projects isn’t true.

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California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Levelset

JULY 9, 2022

As a major focus of the Biden administration’s Build Back Better plan, the federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade. Georgia requires that a Notice of Commencement (NOC) is filed on all construction projects in the state.

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Georgia Claims Lien Contract 52

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

A huge focus of the Biden administration, public construction spending has a lot of money coming its way in the next decade — over a trillion dollars at the federal level — and contractors all around the country are poised to take advantage of the opportunities that are sure to follow as more government entities continue to receive funding.

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Florida Claims Lien Contract 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Your Construction Contracting Company. Is your Construction Company Process Dependent Or People Dependent? Is your Construction Company Process Dependent Or People Dependent? There is no one right answer; it depends on what you want from your construction company. Money Is The Main Reason You Own And Operate.

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Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48