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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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

Construction Marketing Ideas

Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully. In North Carolina, that means filing a Notice to Lien Agent as your work begins, informing suppliers of the identity of the lien agent, guarding against double payment liability through the Notice of Contract procedure, and enforcing your lien rights timely, when necessary.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

She recalls her experience speaking with a fellow attorney who had to go through a 129-page subcontract that could have been cut down to ten pages. “It’s The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts. A mechanic’s lien works the same way,” says Karalynn. “If No one does that.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build). 00 52 14 Subcontract Form – Stipulated Sum (design/bid/build or. 00 52 17 Subcontract Form – Cost-Plus (design/bid/build or design/negotiate/build).

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” The SBA 504 loan lends up to 40 percent of the Project amount in a lien position that is junior to the third party lender, leaving as little as a 10 percent equity requirement from the Borrower.

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