Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. In a recent case, Wollaston Industries v. Ciccone d/b/a Ciccone Door Services, (U.S.D.C.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In most industries, requesting payment is as simple as sending a bill or invoice for work you’ve completed. Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid.

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Lets Build

MAY 11, 2020

The construction industry, along with all other sectors in the world, will never be the same because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the ways the novel coronavirus crisis will reshape construction. A lot of industries have adopted remote work arrangements for the past few years already.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As with every industry, everything ultimately boils down to the bottom line. But in construction, with razor-thin margins, the stakes are significantly higher and there is little room for the unexpected. However, the industry is at a pressure point and unfortunately, the unexpected is one of the few things companies can expect.

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. On top of that, that they expect you, the owner, to guarantee to the Bank and the Title Company that the project will be lien-free during construction. These types of requests are common place in today’s world when an owner finances the construction of a building. Why should you care?

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The new statute, signed into in May 2018, immediately created a cause of action providing for remedies for the successful challenge of the validity of a lien against a property. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner. 4) Any actual damages incurred by the owner.

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Levelset

MAY 4, 2022

Running a successful construction business takes a ton of knowledge, determination, and hard work. Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses. Know who you’re doing business with.

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round.

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Levelset

MAY 23, 2022

In the construction industry, starting a new project means encountering automatic, upfront costs. Getting paid in a timely manner is another challenge for specialty contractors since the average payment collection time for the construction industry is around 90 days. Protect your lien rights. Invoice regularly.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 15, 2012

The Construction Lien Blog (published by me!) yesterday posted a neat infographic focused on the mechanics lien. The mechanic lien laws, however, actually made a great subject for such visualized data, and I invite you to take a look at it over on our blog or below. Here it is:

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 3, 2013

True: deadlines dictate when it comes to securing your lien rights. In the construction world, there is no doubt that the deadlines for securing your lien rights are rigid and unforgiving. If you have not filed your lien by the applicable date, you have relinquished that right permanently. The “Back Door Lien”.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A strong financial base in construction is as vital for success as a solid physical foundation is for any building project. Paired with razor-thin profit margins, it’s increasingly difficult for construction firms to build and maintain the financial foundation necessary to compete and thrive in the industry.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The industry’s retainage practices throw another wrinkle into the process. This can be used in a couple of different ways.

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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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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

Mayer Building Company is a New Orleans-based general contractor that specializes in commercial construction and historic renovations. The company was honored in 2020 by local newspaper City Business as part of their “Excellence in Construction and Real Estate” class. Download Mayer Building Company’s sample lien waiver. .

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Levelset

MAY 17, 2022

While problems with slow payments reverberate throughout the construction industry, the truth is that some companies, roles, and project types are much more likely to get paid on time than others. Read on to find out who’s winning and losing in the construction payment game — and what you can do about it.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

The Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond and Lien Law Blo g provides practical information for contractors doing business in Georgia. The information is relevant as well to anyone concerned about construction law issues anywhere in the U.S. Tragedy faced many construction business during the Great Recession.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 24, 2012

While I generally limit my guest posts to my fellow law partners, I simply could not resist sharing with you today's post from my friend and construction attorney, Scott Wolfe, Jr. He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

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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. All those noises can stand in a way of this great source of industry information and interesting stories. Construction Citizen.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 25, 2016

The construction industry has a payment problem. The razor-thin margins, complicated payment structure, high failure rates throughout the payment chain, hidden parties, risk of liens or double payment and confusing and contractual clauses all combine to make streamlined, efficient construction payment difficult.

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Levelset

AUGUST 25, 2022

Retainage : It’s been a hot button topic in the construction industry for years. Given the slim profit margins on construction projects, retainage practices can be incredibly frustrating for contractors. Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? Lien for unpaid retainage.

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 17, 2014

It will be interesting to see what kind of impact an appeals court ruling in Moorefield Construction v. will have on the construction industry if California’s Supreme Court does not grant a petition for review or de-publish the case. Intervest-Mortgage Investment Co. Clarke Corp. Safeco Ins. ” Read more.'

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 10, 2014

It will be interesting to see what kind of impact an appeals court ruling in Moorefield Construction v. will have on the construction industry if California’s Supreme Court does not grant a petition for review or de-publish the case. Intervest-Mortgage Investment Co. Clarke Corp. Safeco Ins. ” Read more.'

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 13, 2016

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at: Construction Insurance - Are Temporary Employees Covered?Kraus-Anderson Kraus-Anderson Website - Informative and TastefulInflated Lien BackfiresRead more.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

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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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Levelset

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the construction industry, where credit is an integral part of companies’ processes , credit teams have to assess the creditworthiness of their customers individually, and it’s neither a straightforward nor simple process. Common credit issues for those in the construction industry. Thea Dudley.

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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. Even though payment challenges can be similar — slow payment is a plague across the whole construction world — payment protection is very different between private and public work.

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Construction Dive

MAY 5, 2016

This week's blog highlights from across the industry look at:Solving the Labor Shortage Problem with Social MediaConcrete Placement Tolerances and Optimum Design for Workability 50-State Lien Notice Provisions and Related ResourcesRead more.

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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 19, 2009

for the Construction Industry” at the American Subcontractors Association Arizona Chapter office. Interestingly enough, one attendee was from a Lien Service and was successfully using LinkedIn for locating people that had stiffed their suppliers & subs. tools. .

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 17, 2018

On Monday, I attended a three hour session exploring changes to Ontario’s construction lien and business legislation, where several hundred contractors, architects and consultants gathered to listen to a panel of lawyers dissecting the new law and outlining its implications for the industry.

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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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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. Download a Washington State Notice to Contractor form. Washington State retainage laws.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

Construction Law, Policy & News blog provides worthy insights — even if you don’t live anywhere near North Carolina. Construction Law, Policy and News blog continues its multi-year reputation of providing solid and relevant information for the AEC industry within North Carolina. Speaking of construction lawyers….

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