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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

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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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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

Lets Build

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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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

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. You may even get green-lighted to order materials and get started. AOBs and mechanics liens. Many types of restoration services are protected under lien laws in most states.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

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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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore is proposing to allow the PACE financing of any equipment, device or material intended to improve energy efficiency, including in new construction (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.), Commercial PACE programs are still very new. Maryland is typical.

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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design

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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What is PACE Financing and Is It Doomed?

Construction Law Monitor

Started in the green revolution’s holy land, Berkley, California, PACE financing is shorthand for Property-Assessed Clean Energy Financing ( Wikipedia entry ). Well, PACE loans create a lien against properties similar to a tax lien, meaning that the lien has priority over all other debts (including mortgages).

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