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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

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« TRIAL COURT DECIDES THAT ARCHITECTS CANT BE LIABLE IN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY | Main. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien. An Illinois appellate court has affirmed the trial court's summary judgment against a lumber company's mechanics lien. March 13, 2012 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

Levelset

Every project involves planning, designing, bidding, hiring, and more — and these are all parts of stages. First, the designer or architect will start checking on the project more regularly to ensure that the actual construction meets the plan and design. Design and development.

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

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« Liability for green design | Main. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor.

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Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri

Construction Lawyer

« Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect | Main. | » April 20, 2009. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. A Missouri court has affirmed a trial court ruling in favor of a lien claimant, but at an amount reduced by the trial court to reflect the value of the idle time for the equipment.

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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

Levelset

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

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« EXTRAS POTENTIALLY RECOVERABLE IN QUANTUM MERUIT | Main. | New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien » April 27, 2012. Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals? In almost every case, an architect or other design professional is not a fidiciary.

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The 40 Best Construction Podcasts

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The main focus of the podcast is how to balance the work and the personal life adopting the “working smarter not harder” principle. The Lien Zone. A team of construction lawyers provides knowledge about different legal issues in the construction industry such as construction and engineering contracts, mechanics’ liens, insurance.