Like every jurisdiction, Washington state lien laws allow builders and construction professionals to file mechanics liens, but retains its own unique state-level quirks that construction companies working in the area should be aware of. In particular, Washington state has a … Read More
Regardless of the type of construction business you run, you have to deal with contracts and invoices, and inevitably lien waivers and lien release forms as well. Every jurisdiction has different rules on these documents and they can also vary … Read More
Many construction jobs go smoothly, the work is generally what was expected with no hidden problems, and the payments come through in a timely fashion. However, towards the end of a project and in particular if the project is large … Read More
Every month we gather the most pressing developments in lien law nationwide, so that you can stay informed and on top of any developments affecting your projects or company. Here are our highlights for the month of March: Cor sues … Read More
Having an enforceable contract is important for construction businesses, especially when taking on larger projects. While the basics of an enforceable contract are simple, the details can bite you when you least expect it. A contract, in short, is an … Read More
Construction contracts often contain a clause concerning liquidated damages, which is the amount of money that can be recovered if one party breaches the contract. In most cases, these clauses will specify that liquidated damages apply to specific types of … Read More
Developer Of NYC Amazon Site Owes Contractor $7.2M, Lien Says An Amazon fulfillment center near New York City is derailed after the developer failed to pay a contractor $7.2 million for work performed over a three-year period. The contractor filed … Read More
Construction projects are complicated, often involve multiple players, and rarely go exactly as planned. As you get into a project, the owner changes their mind about something, unexpected problems are discovered, or one subcontractor makes a change which causes a … Read More
Working with other businesses in the construction industry, especially for a subcontractor, means that there are risks associated with the work, with the payment, and with the contractual relationship itself. Where there are a number of mechanisms in place to … Read More
As a construction professional, you’re familiar with contracts, generally one or more written pages outlining the work on a project and the terms and conditions of payment for that work. While you can have an oral contract for a small … Read More
