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Seven Things to Do When an Owner Doesn’t Pay

Constructonomics

This attention to detail is paramount when trying to collect money because people tend to have amnesia when it involves payment and especially when it involves change orders. Figure out what you’re dealing with. So, again, you need to know who you’re dealing with. File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can).

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Lien requirements. When you’re dealing with compliance, you need to have easy access to information and make data visible throughout your organization.

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What is a Construction Change Directive (CCD)?

Construction Law Monitor

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. Related articles.

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What is a Construction Change Directive (CCD)?

Construction Law Monitor

There are many examples such as “punch-list,” “lien” and “substantial completion” to name a few. No words are more dreaded than change order. Construction change orders are some of the most litigated and disputed documents in all of construction law. Related articles.

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Another Abuse of Owner Retainage?

Construction Dive

Now, another case illustrates the potential for owner abuse of retained contract payments.Retainage is intended to protect project owners against mechanic’s liens and deficient contractor performance. But, it can also provide owners with a great deal of leverage in disputes with contractors. This creates a temptation for abuse.

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Get An Attorney To Read Your Construction Contract – Every Time

Construction Law Monitor

It’s unfortunate, but a lot of companies spend a great deal of time preparing their bid and selling their company to get a project. Should You Sign That Lien Waiver? Do Your Mechanics Lien Rights Make Pay When Paid Clauses Irrelevant? Construction Contracts: Top 10 Terms: Changes (Change Orders).

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

A good subcontractor will have his attorney review any agreement to make sure that the deal is an even one. Change Order and Extra Work Provisions. Very popular area for dispute in construction contracts – changes are always happening. Lien Waivers. Typically subcontractors are at the mercy of the prime.