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What is ‘Substantial Completion’ in Construction? Definition and Examples

Building Radar

In the construction industry, the term “substantial completion” plays a crucial role in defining when a project is considered complete from a legal and practical standpoint. It often triggers various contractual and legal obligations, such as final payments and the start of warranties.

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Selling a House with Solar Panels is Fraught with Peril

Green Building Law Update

That fixture filing is in most states a lien or encumbrance against the system. Maybe not surprisingly, this dark underbelly of the solar industry is not only a residential problem. There can be real legal jeopardy and significant dollar liability for the seller and buyer, failing to address the issues associated with solar power.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Make sense of your contracts.

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Seventh Circuit examines "pay-if-paid" provision

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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New Contractor Business Start Up

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.

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We Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. This organization is good for all construction and related industries. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company.