Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Lien requirements. These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Building codes. Credit and background checks.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 19, 2011

A quick word from the construction law case files: The Court of Appeals, Division 1, out in Washington state, has refused to deem a construction lien as frivolous based upon the complexity of the construction contract at dispute. Issues of substance of the lien (i.e. Issues of substance of the lien (i.e. of Washington v.

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Lien Washington Contractors Claims 40

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 15, 2014

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.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 64

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 14, 2014

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.

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Change Orders Construction Documentation Risk 66

Chianelli Estimating

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Subcontractors and material yards begin calling due to lack of payment and are beginning to lien the project. The GC is issuing change order upon change order daily, asserting the referenced sections of work is not included in their contract.

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Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Office Forms for Construction : Transmittal, Submittal Log, Minutes of Meeting, FAX Cover, FAX Log, Memo, Memo - Log, Phone Log, Phone Conversation Record, Insurance Verification Log, Petty Cash, Project Payment Summary, RFI - Request for Info, RFI Request for Info Log, Financial Statement, Bar Schedule, Insurance Specifications, Request for Substitution, (..)

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Construction Dive

DECEMBER 4, 2013

In some -- primarily western -- states, mechanic’s lien rights are protected by the state constitution. Delay damage disclaimers have been ruled an unconstitutional impairment of lien rights.

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Lien Change Orders Claims Contractors 53

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 15, 2013

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). If you allow them to roll over your company, however, they will. Related articles. What Flow Down?!?!

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Change Order and Extra Work Provisions. Very popular area for dispute in construction contracts – changes are always happening. Define extra – item of work beyond the original scope of work that is added during construction; MAKE SURE change orders and/or extras are in writing; 4. Lien Waivers.

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Contract Change Orders Lien Contractors 56

Construction Dive

MARCH 5, 2015

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. Featured …Change Order Dispute Did Not Justify Continued RetainageDeductive Credit Was a Government Claim against Contractor'

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Lien Change Orders Claims Deals 48

Construction Dive

AUGUST 6, 2015

Featured …Change Order Administration Waived Delay Impact CostsArbitration Award Contingent on Contractor Lien Waivers Contract clauses mandating quantification shortly after the claim “event” effectively bar recovery for cumulative impact.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2013

This newly launched software has the core competence to augment inter-company transactions, change management, lien management, reporting, and lots more. Maxwell Systems, Inc., Maxwell Systems ProContractorMX version 3.1

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Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2013

Having trouble finding that recent ConstructionPro Week (CPW) article about lien waiver requirements? Can’t remember when CPW ran that story summarizing an attorney’s key advice for effective change order management?

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Lien Change Orders Claims Management 48

Fieldwire

AUGUST 6, 2023

Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster. As unplanned work and change orders creep into your project scope, the cost can easily go out of control if it is not managed closely.

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NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid.

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Levelset

MARCH 16, 2022

Discrepancies found at this point might still be young enough that the team can adjust budgets and submit change orders. Since subcontractors have bills to pay and interest accruing, the sub has the ability to file a mechanics lien against the property. Protect & speed up every payment. Learn more.

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Lien Construction Budget Budgeting 52

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

However, any unforeseen changes or additional work requested by the client must be handled through change orders. What is a ‘Mechanic’s Lien’? A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim that contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers can place on a property if they are not paid for their work or materials.

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 8, 2013

There were a number of change orders and the project time was extended. . Correspondence from the Town to Jackman incorporated Change Order Nos. After the project was substantially completed, Jackman sought “final payment” from the Town in the amount of $187,944.08.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Invoicing - For small projects we have a Free Invoice Template you can download and for larger projects with multiple deposits, change orders, progress payments check out our Pay Application.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 9, 2013

Sending the Notice to Owner of Intent To Lien to protect my financial interests. Tracking change orders in QuickBooks for Contractors for each job. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders. Double checking to make sure the contractor gets paid for all change orders.

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Contractors Cash Flow Banking Change Orders 48

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The subcontract between the general contractor and the concrete subcontractor contained the following clause: “The obligation of contractor to make payment under this agreement, whether a progress or final payment, or for extra or change orders or delays to the work, is subject to the express condition precedent of payment from the owner. ”.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Problems like delayed change orders, poor communication and lost paperwork may make it harder to close out a project on time. The first step is to track every part of the project to streamline reviewing legal terms and change orders, for example. Delayed change order resolution. The reverse bell curve.

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Change Orders Documentation Equipment Risk 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Invoicing - For small projects we have a Free Invoice Template you can download and for larger projects with multiple deposits, change orders, progress payments check out our Pay Application.

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Insurance Construction Claims Accounting 48

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 18, 2013

Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Changes in their operations due to contingencies beyond their control. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business.

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Cash Flow Construction Change Orders Contractors 48

Levelset

APRIL 5, 2022

It’s important to lock in materials costs early or request a change order to cover price increases. Last but not least, establish and follow your company’s mechanics lien policy. This policy lets you know when to send notices and file a lien. 5 strategies for contractors to help hold onto cash.

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Cash Flow Finance Construction Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Best practices for handling change orders. A mechanic’s lien works the same way,” says Karalynn. “If Get your change order costs covered. Karalynn says subcontractors must understand the change order provision in their contract and then negotiate before signing. 15%, 10%, or whatever is agreed upon.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Your contracts need a well-defined scope of work, clear payment terms, a reasonable schedule and a good change order clause. Invoicing - For small projects we have a Free Invoice Template you can download and for larger projects with multiple deposits, change orders, progress payments check out our Pay Application.

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 5, 2023

With Agave, you can: Read data from Autodesk Construction Cloud, including projects, RFIs, companies, users, locations, contracts, and change orders. Write data to Autodesk Construction Cloud; this includes change orders, observations, and coordination issues.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 9, 2007

If the owner fails to commence mediation within 60 days, the initial decision is final and, presumably, a change order to reflect that would be processed by the architect. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. Categories. arbitration.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

The Greers and Town had engaged in a dispute concerning costs, change orders, workmanship and timeliness issues. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. The appellate court reversed. In March 2006, Town filed a demand for arbitration for the unpaid contract balance.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 17, 2018

On the other hand, the EPC views the change to the project as an opportunity to increase profit. There are times when the project owner and the EPC see eye-to-eye on the necessary change order and reach an agreement on the scope and price. But more often than not, this is not the case, especially when the project is delayed.

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Equity Contractors Finance Construction 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Changes in their operations due to contingencies beyond their control. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business.

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Profitability Contractors Cash Flow Accounting 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Lien Zone. Alex Barthet is a board certified construction lawyer and a mechanical engineer, making him an excellent fit to host The Lien Zone , which covers technical and legal questions related to construction law. Where to listen : Apple Podcasts | Spotify. Episode runtime : 10–45 minutes. Release schedule : Monthly.

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Construction Schedule Safety Industrial 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Not using Additional Work Orders or Change Orders (Click For FREE Change Order Template). Changes in their operations due to contingencies beyond their control. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business.

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Profitability Construction Accounting Cash Flow 48

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 49 Work Change Directive Form. 00 63 57 Change Order Request Form. 00 63 63 Change Order Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 01 26 39 Field Orders.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 00 63 36 Field Order Form. 00 63 46 Construction Change Directive Form. 00 63 49 Work Change Directive Form. 00 63 57 Change Order Request Form. 00 63 63 Change Order Form. Affidavit of Release of Liens Form. 00 61 16 Lien Bond Form. 01 26 39 Field Orders.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Copies of the subcontractor proposals are to be a part of the Task Order submittal, and shall be included as backup. At the completion of the project, any savings associated with the Subcontract may be required to be passed along to the Order by way of a change order. Modification to Job Orders. Subcontract bid.

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