NH Construction Law
MARCH 28, 2024
It is generally recognized by New Hampshire courts that “[f]ailure to comply with the specific statutory provisions of perfecting a mechanics lien is usually fatal,” Alex Builders & Sons, Inc. Danley , 161 N.H. 19, 23 (2010). Bostwick , 69 N.H. But rarely are such amounts updated in 30-day intervals.
Levelset
MARCH 21, 2022
Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. Since most job costs will be incurred before you receive payment, it’s possible that you won’t have enough cash on hand to cover those expenses, like payroll and materials purchases. Protect your lien rights.
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Construction Dive
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
By Bruce Jervis It is standard for construction contracts to require that each payment application include affidavits and lien waivers. But it would be a mistake to assume the requirement is mere “boilerplate” of little concern. A recent case out of Mississippi is an example.
Levelset
AUGUST 25, 2022
Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? In 2021, Texas enacted some sweeping changes to the mechanics lien process effective on projects where the original contract was entered into on or after January 1, 2022. The main changes came in the form of simplified notice procedures and lien filing deadlines.
Levelset
JUNE 3, 2022
Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as both the federal and state governments explicitly prohibit private entities from claiming an interest in public property. Even when payment challenges are similar, payment protection is very different between private and public work.
Construction Cost Estimating
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Construction Forms for Excel include : Estimation Forms for Construction: Bid Plan Log, Time and Materials Log, Estimate Sheet, Job Estimate, Telephone Bid Sheet, Itemized Proposal, Job Cost Report, Take Off Estimate, Time and Materials Estimate, Request for Proposal Log, Overhead Calculation.
NH Construction Law
MAY 28, 2018
Before subcontracting any significant portion of a long term job to someone who isn’t known to be financially solvent, the wise general will ask for proof that the sub can carry the strain of weekly payroll through a monthly requisition procedure, with retainage. How does a GC protect itself? § 5.5(a)(6).)
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