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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. Preconstruction liens v.

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Commercial Construction Best Practices: Debunking Construction Change Order Myths

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While some construction change orders will be out of your control, such as last-minute requests from a municipality, the majority of change orders happen because the full scope of work wasn’t included in the bid drawings. And that my friend is something you can control – design and construction. The payment dispute goes to court.

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How a Construction-to-Permanent Loan Impacts Contractors & Lenders

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The lender’s responsibility is to ensure: The construction loan is always in good standing The money that hasn’t been spent is still enough to finish the upgrades Draw disbursements are only released for work that has been completed. Learn more: The construction loan draw process explained. Failing to protect lien rights.

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#123:  Bonding Around a Mechanic's Lien

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When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Draws on a construction loan may halt. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc.

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No-Damage-For-Delay Provisions and Lien Waivers Remain Enforceable — and Valuable — in New York

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A New York appellate court recently affirmed the dismissal of a subcontractor’s counterclaims for delay damages and for unpaid amounts because they were barred by the parties’ no-damage-for-delay provision and executed lien waivers, respectively. Pizzarotti LLC, a construction manager, sued its subcontractor, X-Treme Concrete, Inc.,

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constructionattorneyblog: Subcontractor's Mechanics lien allowed.

Construction Lawyer

Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Funds subject to a lien waiver are required to be held by the owner in trust for the subcontractor. May 21, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink.

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Commercial Construction Checklist for Reviving Stalled Commercial Projects

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I.e., are there any subcontractors that have a lien on the project? While you’ll always have access to the original drawings for the project by contacting the municipality, you should also reach out to the architect for additional information. There might also be the chance you need to settle with the architect.