Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 4, 2012

Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. My office constantly invalidates liens that were not filed correctly.

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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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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. Matt Bouchard’s N.C.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 17, 2012

Over the past few years the California Legislature has been tinkering with its construction lien laws, both public an private. As of July 1, 2012 the governing statutes will be assigned to new numbers and a new section of the California Civil Code. Nevertheless, many have happened and more changes are set to come shortly.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 6, 2013

general mechanics liens news' View Shawn Goodman''s article in the Spring, 2013, edition of Licensed Architect.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 13, 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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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. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many construction business owners were reluctant to adopt a flexible work arrangement.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction Forms screenshot Construction Forms for Excel are designed to facilitate contracting and administrative tasks for construction work and projects. The package of over 140 purpose built forms are customizable Excel templates and documents addressing all areas of construction contract work.

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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. 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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

But in construction, with razor-thin margins, the stakes are significantly higher and there is little room for the unexpected. Contractors are focused on executing efficiently and safety, while winning new business and staying profitable. . As with every industry, everything ultimately boils down to the bottom line.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 16, 2016

I have rarely read a construction blog post with as much power and impact as this recent Procore Blog post: Inside theRisks of Construction Drawings: The Case of the Hourglass , by Bridget Johnson. This cascade of events led to non payments, and both the steel sub and the HVAC sub filed mechanic’s liens against the project.

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Levelset

APRIL 7, 2022

While you know that your company is one of the good ones, the homeowner is only thinking about the predatory contractors they saw on the news — and they’re finding this trust barrier difficult to navigate. 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.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

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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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

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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Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

To grow a construction business, contractors often pursue larger projects. Whenever you need to get construction bonds to perform work on a proposed project, your priority is to show the surety company how you plan to manage the particular risks and minimize the downside. Scope of work compared with past projects.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 3, 2012

Zlien is a great tool for contractors, suppliers, and others in the construction industry because it provides a reasonable and effective way to manage preliminary notices and file mechanics liens. If you’d like to learn more information about Zlien and this exciting news, click here.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

If the available space for construction gets compressed, workers who are confined by a tighter site or other physical obstacles they didn’t count on, or whose anticipated lay-down or staging areas are shifted to a more distant off-site location, will become less productive. See Town of Bedford v. Brooks , 121 N.H.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2013

This legislative session, there are several proposed changes in Louisiana construction law, all of which may critically impact how contractors do business in this state. Securing and maintaining the proper licensing and registration is incredibly important in the construction world here in Louisiana. Related articles.

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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. What is a Notice of Contract? This is where matters become complicated.

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HardHatChat

JULY 7, 2010

Distressed hotel construction. When we took over the hospitality construction work last year on six REO hotels , we saw first hand how poorly the hotels had been preserved, which meant an increase in time, construction costs and safety concerns to complete the buildings. Secure the outside of the building and property.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

The construction industry, just as any other industry has its own terminology or lingo. There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Textura Corporation, the most recognized collaboration solutions provider for the construction industry, just introduced Textura-CPM, the powerful construction payment management system, for developing the payment process for effective construction management.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

-->. The construction industry, just as any other industry has its own terminology or lingo. There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Other helpful documents include demand letters, lien waivers and filing of liens when payment is not received. Companies such as zlien.com are very good with helping contractors manage notice and lien compliance. Joint Check Agreements On Construction Projects: What Suppliers Need To Know. Related articles.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 17, 2012

Growing up in South Louisiana, originally from Baton Rouge and now residing in New Orleans, I’ve had a really rough week being a sports fan. Being a construction law attorney , I wanted my clients and readers to learn form the mistakes and shortcomings of my favorite teams.

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Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 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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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 28, 2013

Many construction cases involve either personal injury or property damage claims. If a third party lien is known to exist, the plaintiff may protect the third-party’s right of recovery or subrogation interest by tendering to the defendant: (1) A signed release of the attorney''s lien. (2) insurance litigation news'

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Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Mediation and Construction Law are two of my favorite topics to discuss. Every construction law dispute I encounter starts with the premise of getting contractors paid. Do Construction Contracts Contain Mediation Clauses? ” AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (pg 14).

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 6, 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 Lien Banking AIA 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 5, 2014

This story, which I will research and report on in North Carolina Construction News in the next week, shows the advantages of co-operation and cohesion — and mutual respect among different stakeholders and groups. Now, the story will shift to possible amendments to the Construction Lien Act.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 20, 2011

Mike Rowe, the host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs , today launched Trades Hub , publishing resources and content from writers and bloggers in the construction industry for folks from all types of trades. Since then, mrW has provided resources, news, and a community forum for folks from all kinds of trades.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 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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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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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

A common example that we blog about here is the, Statement of Claim and Privilege , a Louisiana lien. Louisiana Mechanics Lien Law: 5 Things to Know. Missed Your Lien Deadline – What Now? Use of Lessors Privilege appeared first on Construction Law Monitor. Construction News Eviction landlord lease'

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Leases Louisiana Lien Security 59

Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This progress came to an abrupt halt in June 2010, when the Federal Housing Financing Authority (FHFA) dropped this news : Properties with PACE loans cannot be purchased by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Hey, What Does This Have To Do With Construction? And they may be right. That’s a remarkable number.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 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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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 2, 2015

The old computer has worn keys, the new keyboard clicks with excitement. I will have some news early next week about my new job … when the rest of the world actually gets back to work after the holidays … but I wanted to share a few thoughts about change. Why is change so difficult?

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