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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

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Once the project owner selects a contractor, they’ll draw up contracts and the general contractor will start scheduling subcontractors and applying for the appropriate permits. Since subcontractors have bills to pay and interest accruing, the sub has the ability to file a mechanics lien against the property. The construction phase.

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Illinois Supreme Court to Review Burke Case

Construction Lawyer

In a two-to-one opinion, the majority ruled that the lien was invalid because there was no improvement to the land, while the dissent maintained that the engineering services fell squarely within the provisions of the statute and the lien was valid. Meyer , 341 Ill. Rinaker , 185 Ill. 3d (3 rd Dist.,

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Illinois Supreme Court to Review Burke Case

Construction Lawyer

In a two-to-one opinion, the majority ruled that the lien was invalid because there was no improvement to the land, while the dissent maintained that the engineering services fell squarely within the provisions of the statute and the lien was valid. Meyer , 341 Ill. Rinaker , 185 Ill. 3d (3 rd Dist.,

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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. Learn more.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

Or, if you are moving to a new home in the same utility district, then where permitted by the local utility, the system can be moved to your new home. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Not for the Faint of Heart

Green Building Law Update

Or, if you are moving to a new home in the same utility district, then where permitted by the local utility, the system can be moved to your new home. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Many of the companies engaged in this business (.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

Or, if you are moving to a new home in the same utility district, then where permitted by the local utility, the system can be moved to your new home. That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Some of the companies engaged in this business (.

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