Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Mr Ethics

APRIL 23, 2014

Dear Mr. Ethics, We use AIA contract documents with all our owners and subs. We always modify the documents to get better terms for us. For example, we insert a “paid when paid” clause; broader indemnification; and a lien waiver provision. We never let the owner or sub know we modified the document.

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Contract Agreement AIA Lien 100

Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Contractors need to pay close attention to detail in their project documentation and draw requests. The answer for contractors, however, is straightforward: Don’t finalize a construction contract unless the construction-to-permanent loan allows for unforeseen expenses. Improper project documentation or budgeting.

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Contractors Lien Construction Finance 98

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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Compensation Lien Claims North Carolina 97

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you learn that you need to purchase a surety bond to work as a contractor or to enter into a contract to perform work on a project, here is some information you should know about surety bonds and how they work for contractors. The second category of bonds you will likely encounter as a contractor is contract bonds. Bond Types.

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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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Georgia Lien Contract Construction 48

Levelset

JUNE 16, 2022

When payment problems come up, contractors on public projects can’t turn to the mechanics lien for the solution — both the federal and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Preliminary notice requirements.

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New Jersey Lien Claims Contract 52

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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Contract Lien Construction Documentation 82

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. In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. We discuss: The current state of construction contracts.

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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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Contract Lien Louisiana Contractors 51

Levelset

JUNE 27, 2022

Securing mechanics lien rights isn’t just as simple as filing a document — it’s a process. Illinois in particular handles the amounts a subcontractor can file a lien for very differently than most other states. Each state has varying degrees of rules and requirements that must be met.

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Illinois Lien Claims Contractors 52

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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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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Lien Claims Debt Florida 48

Levelset

JUNE 3, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Even when payment challenges are similar, payment protection is very different between private and public work.

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Washington Claims Lien Contract 52

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. Payment protection on New York public projects. times the amount owed.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 13, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien.

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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 ). Since the state owns the land, there are no security devices , such as a lien that can attach to the land and call for its foreclosure in the event of default or non-payment. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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Lien Claims Louisiana Security 56

Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 16, 2015

I have reviewed five new construction contracts in the past two weeks. Check out my series on the Top 20 Contract Issues for Contractors and Subcontractors. The owners defended their actions based on standard contract specifications requiring “coordination and cooperation” of the contractors. Busy, busy, busy!

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Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round. Check out our full review of The Lien Zone by clicking or tapping here. #7: Check out our full review of The Contracting Coachcast by clicking or tapping here. #9:

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Construction Lien Zoning Industrial 121

Levelset

JULY 9, 2022

When payment problems come up on a public project, contractors can’t just file a mechanics lien as a solution, as both the federal government and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. Lien waivers. Check out How to Get Paid on Florida Public Projects. Georgia bond claim laws.

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Georgia Claims Lien Contract 52

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. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. California has its own Little Miller Act , which applies to any public works contract with a value over $25,000.

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California Claims Lien Contractors 52

Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

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. Vote for the contracting coachcast. This year we have several familiar faces, as well many new podcasts. Vote for conexpo/con-agg radio.

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

For the most part, contractors aren’t able to file mechanics liens on public projects, unlike with private projects. Rather than filing mechanics liens, public construction projects are required to secure a payment bond prior to work beginning. The specifics of what is covered in the bond can range depending on the type of contract.

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Florida Claims Lien Contract 52

Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

This is mainly because I kept very accurate records and documentation throughout the project and made sure to get approvals in writing. In my case, the owner owed me 70% of the contract value, so paying a lawyer 30% would put me under water on the project. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Owner/borrowers like it as well; preventing the contractor from getting ahead of them in payments incentivizes proper contract performance, and a set of professional eyes to determine whether the contractor’s draw requests are justified is a welcome feature. That puts the owner/borrower in a pickle. Don’t count on it.

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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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Contractors Lien Education Housing 52

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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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JUNE 11, 2018

A recent California case may force engineering, procurement and construction companies doing business with foreign suppliers to reconsider—and maybe rewrite—their contracts. Article 10 of the Convention allows contracting states to permit service by mail; and it allows them to object to service by mail. Construction litigators beware!

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 18, 2018

Here’s how it went down: On June 2, 2008, contractor entered into an agreement with owner to construct house for $572,000, but at the time the contract was signed the contractor’s license limit was $350,000. ” In Anchor Pipe Company, Inc. Sweeney-Bronze Development, LLC (Tenn. 62-6-103 was substantive in nature.

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Contractors Tennessee Documentation Contract 59

Levelset

MAY 20, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise. Additionally, performance bonds need to be secured if the contract is in excess of $100,000. For all payments further down the contracting chain, the deadline is similarly 10 days from receipt of payment. The main difference?

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Texas Claims Contract Legal 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. May 21, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri.

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Lien Missouri Equipment Illinois 40

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

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. The AIA G714 is a single page document that basically has four sections.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 64

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

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. The AIA G714 is a single page document that basically has four sections.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Levelset

JULY 7, 2022

When payment problems come up on a public project, contractors can’t just file a mechanics lien as a solution, as both the federal government and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. The scope of who is able to file a claim is fairly wide, too.

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Oregon Claims Contract Contractors 52