Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Here both parties need to negotiate terms to better protect when a dispute arises. Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. Lien Waivers. Prime/Subcontractors Contracts. Contracts between prime/general contractors and their subcontractors make up a vital link in the construction project chain. “Pay-when-paid” v.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. She recalls her experience speaking with a fellow attorney who had to go through a 129-page subcontract that could have been cut down to ten pages. This starts with using contracts that people can easily comprehend.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

April 2, 2012), dismissed an action by a subcontractor against the general because there was an agreement to arbitrate in the subcontract. The Subcontract incorporated the terms and conditions of the Prime Contract by reference.  Following VETS submission of the Initial Claim, VETS and LaSalle jointly negotiated with the U.S.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

provided that if arbitration is provided for in the "Contract Documents," Mortenson "in its sole discretion" may demand arbitration of any dispute under the subcontract. The The fact that Saunders had no ability to negotiate the terms of the agreement was not sufficient to render it unconscionable under New York law.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

The terms are negotiated specific to each firm’s individual needs and situation with a maximum limit of 3% of Capital Expenditures. High Impact Performance Incentive: A negotiated grant used to attract and grow major high impact facilities in Florida. For more information visit [link] or contact Bernice Whaley , Deputy Director.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The private sector participant finances 50 percent of the project cost and takes a first lien on assets pledged as collateral. The SBA takes a second lien on assets and finances up to 40 percent of the project cost, up to $1 million in some cases. Borrowers inject 10 percent in the form of cash or equity in real estate.

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