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The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

Pro Builder

The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom. The best way for specialty trade contractors to stay out of the courtroom is to manage their clients’ expectations. Contract Essentials for Building Trade Contractors. Trade Contractors. Tue, 07/20/2021 - 07:00. Karalynn Cromeens. Project Scope.

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#108:  Replacement Contractor Issues

NH Construction Law

When a contractor abandons or is terminated from a construction project before substantial completion, one of the first tasks for the owner/developer (or for the contractor’s performance bond surety if such a bond exists) is to locate and hire a completion contractor.

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No-Damage-For-Delay Provisions and Lien Waivers Remain Enforceable — and Valuable — in New York

Constructlaw

seeking to recover amounts it paid X-Treme for uncompleted work and amounts it paid a replacement contractor. The court rejected X-Treme’s argument that the no-damage-for-delay provision did not bar its claim because the cause of the delay (incomplete drawings) was not within the parties’ contemplation when they executed their subcontract.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Owners pass on certain risks (contractually) to general contractors, who may do the same thing when hiring specialty contractors. .” —Karalynn Cromeens, The Cromeens Law Firm. Let’s meet in the middle.

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#123:  Bonding Around a Mechanic's Lien

NH Construction Law

When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Draws on a construction loan may halt. Hawkeye Funding, Ltd. 581 (2004).

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Job Order Contract Execution Guide – Sample Template

Job Order Contracting

It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. UPB rate and the Contractor’s multiplier. authorization. authorization. exceed $XXXXXXX.

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

Levelset

Plumbing contractors should include business insurance as an integral part of their financial strategy. With numerous policies available, the plumbing contractor’s insurance landscape offers many ways for you to protect your physical and financial business assets. Why plumbing contractors need insurance. Worker injury.