NH Construction Law

MARCH 26, 2023

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. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. Eclipse Construction, Inc. ;

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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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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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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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Levelset

MAY 4, 2022

Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses. Learn more: How to prequalify a general contractor. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a contractor who’s not visible in the payment chain is less likely to get paid.

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Constructlaw

APRIL 11, 2023

Entech sued to recover damages based on three unpaid invoices, including a cause of action for foreclosure on a public improvement lien. Here, Entech had no lien law rights. The lower court had dismissed its cause of action for foreclosure on a public improvement lien.

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Multiple mechanic's liens were filed on the downtown high-rise project, alleging general contractor L.F. Driscoll, affiliates of developer Liberty Property Trust and others withheld 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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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Although the projects involved different prime contractors, the same specialty door subcontractor was claimed to have failed to pay the sub-subcontractor, who sued for approximately $140,000. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Mass) (Dec.

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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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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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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 26, 2019

The Lien Zone blog published by Miami Construction Lawyers touches close to home for two reasons. First, one of our publications, Florida Construction News, has become a vital and effective resource for Florida-area contractors, subtrades, suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2016

This is the case, in most states, for successful mechanic’s lien claimants. Featured…Contractor Paid through Arbitration – Recovers Attorney Fees under Lien StatuteDispute Can Be Litigated in State Other than Project Location

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 12, 2016

Geoff Arnold, Luis Trejo And Sean Richardson were interviewed for the Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast, and were very generous with their time and provided some extremely valuable insights for how you can streamline your lien waiver process. Today's Guest Article Is From The Team At lienwaivers.io.

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Construction Junkie

JUNE 16, 2020

Next up is The Lien Zone Podcast. Hosted by seasoned construction lawyer Alex Barthet, who is based in Florida, The Lien Zone Podcast is another one of our longest tenured shows to join our yearly competition. The Lien Zone podcasts have now become a standard part of our firm’s outreach and it has produced impressive results.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Contractor John Moriarty & Associates has filed to place liens on the property, alleging project payments it still is owed.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, has filed to place liens on the property, alleging it's still owed money for the project.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2023

The Associated Builders and Contractors projects the construction industry will need to add an estimated 546,000 workers in addition to the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet demands.

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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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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 7, 2018

A contractor is thrown off a job midstream for alleged shoddy work and/or slow performance. Suppose the contractor applied for and got a mechanic’s lien attachment on an ex parte basis in the full amount of his claims (unpaid balance, interest and anticipated attorneys’ fees). D ’ Amour , No. Contracting v.

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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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NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 9, 2019

RSA 447:9 and :10 provide that a mechanic’s lien must be secured through an attachment of the property improved within 120 days of the lienor’s last furnishing of labor or materials. I conclude that the 120-day deadline for an attachment to perfect a mechanic’s lien may be extended by agreement with the owner.

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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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Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2020

The notice and lien service provider highlighted contractors that made prompt payments to their vendors during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Construction Dive

APRIL 14, 2016

By Bruce Jervis State mechanic’s lien statutes invariably stipulate a deadline for filing a notice or statement of lien in the public records. The filing period starts to run on the last date a contractor or supplier furnished labor or materials to the project. If there was no timely filing, the property is clear.

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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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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 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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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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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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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each project will consist of an intricate network of contractors and subcontractors that must be on the same page in order for important construction goals and milestones to be reached. Delays of even a few hours early in the build begin to compound, with weeks added to the project in some cases as contractors are forced to reschedule. .

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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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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 2, 2015

A mechanic’s lien is a last-resort measure used by construction procurers to obtain payment withheld by a client. In this day and age, however, many clients harbor valid concerns about fraudulent liens, especially considering Louisiana’s loose requirements for filing a mechanic’s lien. Conditional; 2.Unconditional;

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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. Protect your lien rights. Set expectations with your customer.

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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 Law Monitor

APRIL 2, 2015

A mechanic’s lien is a last-resort measure used by construction procurers to obtain payment withheld by a client. In this day and age, however, many clients harbor valid concerns about fraudulent liens, especially considering Louisiana’s loose requirements for filing a mechanic’s lien. Conditional; 2.Unconditional;

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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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