NH Construction Law

MARCH 26, 2023

Otherwise, every payment bond would automatically convert every subcontract on the bonded project into a “no lien” subcontract. The parties were free to bargain for “no lien” subcontracts, essentially waiving the right to a mechanic’s lien up front; Duke/Fluor Daniel v. Hawkeye Funding, Ltd.

Lien 40

Lien Subcontracting New Hampshire Bargains 40

NH Construction Law

MAY 20, 2023

When that is the case, can a general contractor with a pay-if-paid provision in its subcontracts hide behind that provision when the reason for owner nonpayment is the general contractor’s own default? JBC Merger Sub LLC v. Tricon Enterprises, Inc. , 145, 286 A.3d 3d 1186 (2022), didn’t think so. Quinn Construction, Inc.

Contractors 40

Contractors Bargains New Hampshire Contract 40

NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Many construction contracts and subcontracts provide for arbitration of disputes. To be enforceable, contracts require “consideration,” a bargained-for exchange of value or promises of value on both sides. Some of them give just one of the parties an option to require arbitration. See DiMercurio v. 3d 71, 81 (1st Cir.

Agreement 40

Agreement New Hampshire Subcontracting United States 40

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Can they accept the benefit of the bargain, construction work performed at considerable cost, and then refuse to pay on the grounds the contractor lacked a license?

Contractors 53

Contractors Bargains Subcontracting Claims 53

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).)

Subcontracting 40

Subcontracting New Hampshire Lien Insurance 40

NH Construction Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Such a provision was part of a commercial painting subcontract in Hate to Paint, LLC v. They operate very much like “at will” employment contracts, permitting the employer to fire an employee at any time for any (or no) reason as long as some specific public policy is not offended. Ambrose Development, LLC , No.

Contract 40

Contract Subcontracting Deals Bidding 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 22, 2014

The harsh reality virtual bookkeeper traps I have shared with you come from reviewing hundreds of offers from virtual "Virtual Bookkeepers" to subcontract from us. How many times have you hired a construction worker with ten years experience and discovered they knew next to nothing? After a while they get a P.O.

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Contractors Accounting Office Documentation 48