Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

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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Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. construction liens.

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors.

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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. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment.

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Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Constructlaw

OCTOBER 20, 2022

A New York appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a subcontractor’s counterclaims for delay damages and for unpaid amounts because they were barred by the parties’ no-damage-for-delay provision and executed lien waivers, respectively. Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc.,

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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 7, 2018

A contractor is thrown off a job midstream for alleged shoddy work and/or slow performance. He sues the owner for his unpaid contract balance. His contract provides for interest and attorneys’ fees if payment is not timely made, so he adds both to his complaint. Contracting v. D ’ Amour , No. 2d 289 (D.N.H.

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Levelset

AUGUST 25, 2022

Given the slim profit margins on construction projects, retainage practices can be incredibly frustrating for contractors. Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? The main changes came in the form of simplified notice procedures and lien filing deadlines. 53.025 provides some insight.

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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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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

It happens this way: A contractor or subcontractor borrows money from a lender, and as security for the loan it gives the lender an assignment of or lien on its receivables and contract rights. Otherwise all construction contracts would have such a clause, thwarting the lender’s statutory rights. 543, 553, 984 N.E.2d

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis A mechanic’s lien is a contractor’s best form of payment security on a private construction project. State lien statutes specify the timely steps a contractor must take, from notice to filing to foreclosure. The increase reflected work performed, but not yet billed, prior to recording the lien.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

” A contractor in North Dakota wasn’t laughing when it was not allowed to pass “Go” and could not immediately collect its $200,000 for work performed. Dickinson Elks Building, LLC , the court held a contractor was not entitled to recover for labor and materials during a time period when the contractor was unlicensed.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

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. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. Pros & cons for contractors. Setting up an AOB.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Contracts are almost never paid up front, so contractors provide labor, materials, and equipment on credit with their customers. Contractors can track retainage in an account called Retention Receivable , Retainage Receivable , or Accounts Receivable – Retainage. Using QuickBooks to track lien rights on A/R.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2012

On private construction projects, contractors ordinarily have the right to file a mechanic's or materialman’s lien under applicable state law to collect unpaid sums due on a construction contract. However, on July 11, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in 182 Tenth, LLC v. read more.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 22, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Mechanic’s liens usually provide contractors and subcontractors with their most effective form of payment security on private construction projects. But, contracts sometimes call for constructors to waive or limit their lien rights before they have even performed the work. Are they conscionable?

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Levelset

MARCH 21, 2022

Restoration contractors can spend a lot of time waiting for payment. To cover these expenses, restoration contractors need to manage their cash flow to ensure they have enough money in the bank — especially when the insurance company is dragging their feet. This should be clearly stated in your contract.

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Levelset

APRIL 7, 2022

Contractors often get a bad rap. While homeowners know they need a contractor to repair their house after a storm, complete a renovation, or build their dream home, they’ve heard the stories. They can come in expecting contractors to take advantage of them. 8 ways for contractors to build trust with a homeowner.

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Construction Junkie

APRIL 21, 2021

One of the toughest things to deal with on any project can be the relationships between owner and general contractor or the general contractor and subcontractor. In a recent post from The Lien Zone, a great source for construction law related advice, Patrick Barthet offers some steps to take before calling it quits.

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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. You’ll generally want to prequalify new general contractors before establishing a working relationship. Upon receipt of payment, subcontractors must submit an executed lien waiver.

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Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

A large amount of that funding is going to go directly to individual states, and with the state adopting new laws in 2021 that reconfigure the bidding process — along with adding the “design-build” option to the public construction process — there are plenty of opportunities for contractors across New Jersey.

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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 subject discussed here is one such limitation: the requirement of filing a notice of contract for certain projects. What is a Notice of Contract? In those two scenarios, the notice of contract will be deemed improperly filed.

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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 Cobb Law Group’s Georgia Construction, Bond & Lien Law Blog clearly states its focus in its title. Fix Your Customer Contracts! Negotiate/Review Your Contracts.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 19, 2011

A quick word from the construction law case files: The Court of Appeals, Division 1, out in Washington state, has refused to deem a construction lien as frivolous based upon the complexity of the construction contract at dispute. Issues of substance of the lien (i.e. Issues of substance of the lien (i.e. of Washington v.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 5, 2012

Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state. ” La.

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Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the work has been performed. Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement.

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Levelset

MAY 11, 2022

New York State has announced a major project in the state’s buildup of its infrastructure, with billions in contracts available for contractors in state-wide projects — an early return on the US government’s renewed interest in infrastructure spending. billion capital plan for programs and projects in New York State on April 9, 2022.

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Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

With this much focus on public works construction, contractors nationwide should be ready to take advantage of the opportunity to work on big government projects at both the federal and state level — as well as be completely prepared to protect their payment rights while doing so. Payment protection on Washington public projects.

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Levelset

MARCH 31, 2022

As a contractor, you rely on the property owner to pay you for your work and materials. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. In general, there are four parties involved in a restoration project: Property owner Insurance company Claims adjuster Contractor.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 24, 2012

He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. Scott writes the Construction Lien Blog , which analyzes construction lien laws and regulations across the nation. Understand What Type of “Lien” Is Available. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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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. This is a big deal for contractors, lawyers and document preparation companies because the entire landscape is changing. Mark Budwig of Government Contracts Advisor posted these in his March 2, 2012 post.

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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. The contract may be short and sweet, or it may be a mountain of paperwork that not only includes its own provisions but also cites provisions in other paperwork stacks.

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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 ). Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. Contractors on these projects need to know the rules so that they can get paid. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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Federal Construction Contracting Blog

MAY 9, 2022

Sometimes subcontractors have a positive relationship with the prime contractor and resolve the issue amicably. On a private project, a subcontractor may file a mechanic’s lien to secure its right to payment. However, when the owner is the federal government, a subcontractor has no lien rights.

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