Topic
Construction
217 published works
Waller Law Blogs
An owner's guide to retainage basics for construction projects in Tennessee
06.24.19 Retainage is an important component of commercial construction projects, and a good understanding of any retainage-related issues can give you significant leverage over contractors while the work is being…
BuildSmart
Creative Legislative Solutions To Bond Off Mechanic’s Liens
Whether you are the owner or the general contractor, dealing with mechanic’s liens filed by subcontractors or suppliers can be frustrating and, in some cases, present the very real threat…
McNees Land Use Blog
The State Construction Notices Directory Offers Benefits to Developers and Project Owners in Pennsylvania
By Nick Fox
Few things can sour the completion of an otherwise successful construction project more than a lingering mechanics’ lien claim—especially where the developer or project owner did not see it coming. …
Colorado Construction Litigation
Scholarships Available for the 2019 CLM Claims College – School of Construction
I am pleased to have been invited to serve on the Executive Council and Faculty for this year’s CLM Claims College – School of Construction, which will be held at the Marriott…
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
Upcoming Industry Day in Tel Aviv
The Europe District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting an Industry Day on August 15, 2018 in Tel Aviv. The event begins at 09:00 at The Ritz-Carlton…
Iowa Construction Law Blog
A Magnified Local Example of Common Problems in Construction
By The Newsroom
The Cedar Rapids Gazette has published several articles critical of the University of Iowa’s handling of the construction of the new Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The hospital itself is impressive…
Construction Payment Blog
Michigan Prevailing Wage Laws Repealed
By Matt Viator
Prevailing wage laws have been in the news a lot lately. In fact, just last week we released an article on the subject: Does Removing Prevailing Wage Laws Lower the Cost…
Constructlaw®
Federal Court in Mississippi Holds That Although Projects Were Constructed With Federal Funds, They Were Not “A Public Work of the Federal Government” and Therefore the Court Had No Jurisdiction Over a Subcontractor’s Claim Under the Miller Act, Where the United States Was Not a Contracting Party and the Projects Were Not Constructed on Federal Property
United States ex rel. Metro Mech., Inc. v. Triangle Constr. Co., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1487 (S.D. Miss. Jan. 4, 2018) Triangle Construction Company, Inc. (“Triangle”) contracted with Mississippi Portfolio…
Texas Construction Law Blog
Protecting Yourself in a Volatile Labor Market
By Joe Virene
Co-authors: JP Vogel and Tim Fandrey Published in Build Houston Magazine Texas is a hot-bed for construction. In 2016, according to the Virtual Builders Exchange, Texas was second only…
Constructlaw®
Federal Court in Nebraska Denies Surety’s Request for Preliminary Injunction Requiring Principal to Post Collateral Security, Finding No Irreparable Harm Absent Proof That Principal Was Insolvent or Secreting Assets
Allied World Specialty Ins. Co. v. Abat Lerew Constr., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 61794 (D. Neb. Apr. 24, 2017) Abat Lerew Construction (“ALC”) entered into multiple construction projects which required…