Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2023

The Associated Builders and Contractors projects the construction industry will need to add an estimated 546,000 workers in addition to the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet demands.

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Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2020

The notice and lien service provider highlighted contractors that made prompt payments to their vendors during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 3, 2013

True: deadlines dictate when it comes to securing your lien rights. In the construction world, there is no doubt that the deadlines for securing your lien rights are rigid and unforgiving. If you have not filed your lien by the applicable date, you have relinquished that right permanently. The “Back Door Lien”.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Restoration and remediation contractors provide a unique blend of services. The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. An overview of mechanics lien rights. Lien rights depend on the type of restoration work.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2012

On private construction projects, contractors ordinarily have the right to file a mechanic's or materialman’s lien under applicable state law to collect unpaid sums due on a construction contract. However, on July 11, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in 182 Tenth, LLC v. read more.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

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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Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

However, before starting work on a building financed with a construction-to-permanent loan, both property owners and contractors need to understand the risks. Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan. These risks should be a non-issue when contractors have a comprehensive risk management plan in place.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 5, 2012

Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state. ” La.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 14, 2022

And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. The law, effective March 1, 2022, states that a similar advanced or broad lien waiver as part of a progress payment is also not enforceable.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 26, 2019

The Lien Zone blog published by Miami Construction Lawyers touches close to home for two reasons. First, one of our publications, Florida Construction News, has become a vital and effective resource for Florida-area contractors, subtrades, suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 17, 2012

Over the past few years the California Legislature has been tinkering with its construction lien laws, both public an private. This is a big deal for contractors, lawyers and document preparation companies because the entire landscape is changing. Nevertheless, many have happened and more changes are set to come shortly.

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Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Although the projects involved different prime contractors, the same specialty door subcontractor was claimed to have failed to pay the sub-subcontractor, who sued for approximately $140,000. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Mass) (Dec.

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Levelset

MARCH 30, 2022

Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. General contractor requirements.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. Understanding how mechanic’s liens work, including your rights and obligations, is crucial for anyone involved in construction projects, whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or property owner.

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Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. The retainage definition is simple – it’s the percentage of a contract’s price that’s withheld from a contractor. Retainage percentages and negotiations.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 17, 2012

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. Contractors on these projects need to know the rules so that they can get paid. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 22, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Mechanic’s liens usually provide contractors and subcontractors with their most effective form of payment security on private construction projects. But, contracts sometimes call for constructors to waive or limit their lien rights before they have even performed the work. Are they conscionable?

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Owed money on a construction project, but weary about filing a mechanics lien because the owner or contractor is promising to pay? Well, as the promise to pay “tomorrow,” turns into “Friday,” and turns into “next week,” the time period available for you to file a mechanics lien continues to tick. Related articles.

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Constructonomics

MAY 2, 2014

File a Mechanic’s Lien (if you can). In Pennsylvania, the law states that you cannot file a lien on a purely public entity. They will most likely file an objection and then a court will ultimately decide what the contractor is entitled to do, but in the meantime, you’ve shown them that you mean business.

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Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

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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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 12, 2016

Geoff Arnold, Luis Trejo And Sean Richardson were interviewed for the Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast, and were very generous with their time and provided some extremely valuable insights for how you can streamline your lien waiver process. Today's Guest Article Is From The Team At lienwaivers.io.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 18, 2016

This is the case, in most states, for successful mechanic’s lien claimants. Featured…Contractor Paid through Arbitration – Recovers Attorney Fees under Lien StatuteDispute Can Be Litigated in State Other than Project Location

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Getting paid in the construction industry is an art, especially for subcontractors and suppliers who must rely on payment to trickle down from the property owner, through the general contractor, and sometimes through even more parties. 1) Dedicate Your Company To Mechanics Lien Compliance. What can you do?

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HardHatChat

MAY 18, 2010

There’s a misconception that general construction contractors love change orders. general contractor? But, if the GC has done his job, then his subs know they can only fulfill change order requests made by the general commercial construction contractor – in writing. And especially not the commercial general contractor.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Contractor John Moriarty & Associates has filed to place liens on the property, alleging project payments it still is owed.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis A mechanic’s lien is a contractor’s best form of payment security on a private construction project. State lien statutes specify the timely steps a contractor must take, from notice to filing to foreclosure. The increase reflected work performed, but not yet billed, prior to recording the lien.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

” 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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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 24, 2012

He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. Scott writes the Construction Lien Blog , which analyzes construction lien laws and regulations across the nation. Understand What Type of “Lien” Is Available. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, has filed to place liens on the property, alleging it's still owed money for the project.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property. Bottom line, make sure you’re working with a reputable commercial general contractor who has experience with distressed property projects.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

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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Construction Dive

APRIL 14, 2016

By Bruce Jervis State mechanic’s lien statutes invariably stipulate a deadline for filing a notice or statement of lien in the public records. The filing period starts to run on the last date a contractor or supplier furnished labor or materials to the project. If there was no timely filing, the property is clear.

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Help Everybody Everyday

APRIL 29, 2009

2009 is likely to be a year in which many construction liens are filed. These economic times will make mechanic’s liens, bonding and other proactive approaches to collection all the more important. However, you need to be careful in filing your liens, especially in Virginia. Kaled Naser, et. CL07-5431 (Va. Kaled Naser, et.

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