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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m

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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

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Each project will consist of an intricate network of contractors and subcontractors that must be on the same page in order for important construction goals and milestones to be reached. Delays of even a few hours early in the build begin to compound, with weeks added to the project in some cases as contractors are forced to reschedule. .

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Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

Best Practices Construction Law

” A contractor in North Dakota wasn’t laughing when it was not allowed to pass “Go” and could not immediately collect its $200,000 for work performed. Dickinson Elks Building, LLC , the court held a contractor was not entitled to recover for labor and materials during a time period when the contractor was unlicensed.

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The Utah Preconstruction Lien Process Explained

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Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process. construction liens.

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Navigating the Waters Beyond Construction Law: Unveiling the Ties Between Construction and Maritime Liens

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

In this blog post, we will explore the intricate relationship between these two legal realms by diving into a primer on maritime liens. As you navigate these intertwined industries, understanding the nuances of maritime law, particularly maritime liens, becomes critical.

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6 Ways the COVID-19 crisis will reshape the construction industry

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Contractors tend to be averse to using digital technology for meetings and conferences, instead opting to take the long drive to meet clients or setting a schedule to talk to employees in person. It is now apparent how critical it is to provide compensation and support to employees as strict community quarantines are placed.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

Just the other day here at Wolfe Law Group , I had to do so research for a client on the licensing rules for contractors. This got me thinking that many contractors and hiring parties do not necessarily know the rules that govern contractors of all types. Home Improvement Contractors ( La R.S. 37:2150 et seq. See La R.S.