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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

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It entails the architect creating a full package of drawings for the building that code enforcement will use for permitting. Permit and inspections. The time for performing inspections and pulling necessary permits is the preconstruction phase. Pulling those permits once the drawings are ready is key.

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Buyer Beware: Five Commercial Construction Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Distressed Note

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By using the existing subcontractors instead of hiring someone new, you can resolve or avoid a mechanics lien as you’ll be adhering to the original subcontractor contract. Once, when we were inspecting a vacant building we noticed water had been left in the lines. Has the building permit expired? Are there hidden costs?

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How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

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They are careful to ensure that every contractor payment is justified by the percentage of work they have performed , as confirmed by the construction progress inspection. This highlights how crucial draw inspections are for keeping balance sheets up to date throughout the project. Failing to protect lien rights. Learn more.

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New Maryland Real Estate Laws from the 2020 Legislative Session

Green Building Law Update

The title is free and clear of any and all right, title, or interest of the ground lease holder, any lien of a creditor of the ground lease holder, and any person making claims in relation to the ground lease holder. The fund is supported by fees collected by local governments from home builders upon application for a construction permit.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The capital credit is used only after all other deductions, losses or credits permitted under Titles 40 and 41 of the Code of Alabama 1975. The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. This credit cannot be carried forward or back, and cannot be used to generate a refund to the taxpayer.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The business must obtain a direct-pay sales and use tax permit from the State of Arkansas. New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program: Permits taxpayers to receive a credit against federal income taxes for qualified equity investments in designated Community Development Entities (CDEs). Expedited permitting; comprehensive plan amendments).

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

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00 31 43 Permit Application. 00 31 46 Permits. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 01 21 19 Testing and Inspecting Allowances. 01 41 26 Permit Requirements. 01 45 23 Testing and Inspecting Services.