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#96:  Payment Bond Sureties and "Pay-if-Paid" Subcontracts

NH Construction Law

If the principal is a general contractor with a “pay-if-paid” clause in its subcontracts, must a subcontractor wait for the general contractor to be paid before it can collect on a payment bond? It is often said that a payment bond surety may assert all of the contractual defenses to payment enjoyed by its principal. 33, 614 S.E.2d

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7 Tips for Aligning Your Project Management Workflows & Construction Technology

Construction Business Owner

Project managers must stay on top of subcontracted costs, bids, deadlines and materials while also juggling jobsite duties and office paperwork — an overwhelming task that is often fraught with stress. But it doesn’t have to be. I DO NOT consent to provide personalized information for the purposes outlined above.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

« Florida court holds that statute of limitations does not apply to certain arbitrations | Main. provided that if arbitration is provided for in the "Contract Documents," Mortenson "in its sole discretion" may demand arbitration of any dispute under the subcontract. The  Section 21.1

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NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades

Pro Builder

As of June 19, Florida custom home builder Chuck Fowke has taken the reins as chairman of the board of the National Association of Home Builders. He has also served as president of the Tampa Bay Builders Association (TBBA) and the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades.

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Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate

Construction Lawyer

« Florida Supreme Court follows Texas Lamar Homes | Main. When Hansen terminated the subcontract, the distribution right was affected and SIB sued Hansen. Arbitrators award attorneys fees, contract notwithstanding » December 28, 2007. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. The court disagreed.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Because of this liability, Foulke advises builders to have “really good agreements” with their trade partners that spell out in specific detail that they will follow OSHA regulations, wear fall protection gear, and promise not to subcontract (or “sub-sub”) any work within their scope without the builder’s approval.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FLORIDA – updated for 2014. High Impact Performance Incentive: A negotiated grant used to attract and grow major high impact facilities in Florida. Florida offers increased incentive awards and lower wage qualification thresholds in its rural counties. For a list of state economic development agencies, click this link.

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