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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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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N.C. Construction Law, Policy and News blog: Worthy insights regardless of where you live

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Avoid owners who insist on oppressive contract terms, have a history of problem jobs, and/or just don’t seem to know what they’re doing. Sometimes the best contracts are the ones you don’t sign. One bad project can spoil the gains from ten successful ones. Do your homework on the owners who want you to build their projects.

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What About Changes? A Lesson the Side of the Interstate on Christmas Morning

Best Practices Construction Law

During strong economic times, I have a lot more contract drafting and project administration work. During hard economic times, I have a lot more construction litigation and mechanic’s liens. As a construction attorney for over twenty years, I have realized that the industry is always in a state of flux.

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Louisiana Home Improvement Contractors License Requirements

Construction Law Monitor

All home improvement contracts over five thousand dollars and up to seventy-five thousand dollars need to be in writing. The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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New Year and New Job: How Do You Adapt to Change?

Best Practices Construction Law

During strong economic times, I have a lot more contract drafting and project administration work. During hard economic times, I have a lot more construction litigation and mechanic’s liens. As a construction attorney for almost twenty years, I have realized that the industry is always in a state of flux.

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In fact, you typically won’t be able to release final retainage without it—effectively putting as much as 10% of your contract at stake. Risk assessment is the fifth step and requires you to identify potential risks or liabilities that could arise in the future. Tools like Construction IQ can help. Common Project Closeout Problems.