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UK debt collections
JUNE 15, 2022
A startling rise in construction firms defaulting on covid loans could signal a wave of future business failures. The default rate in construction is 2.5% – more than twice the default rate of some other sectors, such as arts and entertainment (1.3%) and healthcare (0.8%).
Jimerson Firm
APRIL 7, 2022
Consequential damages for breach of a construction contract are a significant risk that contractors need to understand and be aware of in connection with construction projects. Construction Industry Legal Blog
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Teaming agreements in the construction world, also referred to as teaming arrangements, are agreements between two or more independent companies to combine their resources, abilities, and knowledge, for the purpose of obtaining and, if successful, performing a competitive bid construction contract.
Nerd Wallet
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Construction professionals face various risks, from on-the-job injuries and equipment theft to timeline delays and customer lawsuits. The best construction insurance companies offer customizable policies so you can get the right coverage based on.
Collections Law
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Construction is not one of those professions. Construction workers work hard, and their results are easily quantifiable. There are times when even though the work is clearly complete, construction workers or subcontractors struggle to get payment for their work.
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Of course, the last couple of years have caused a big change in that perspective as the construction industry has gone through the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental lockdowns, supply chain disruptions, and skyrocketing material escalation costs. Construction Industry Legal Blog
Jimerson Firm
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
A construction project to a screeching halt when a property owner files for bankruptcy, creating a serious risk of substantial losses for the contractor, as well as subcontractors and suppliers. The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Construction Contract. Construction Industry Legal Blog
Jimerson Firm
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Construction Delay Claims: Best Practices for Subcontractors aired on Thursday, September 10, 2020. This Managing Problem Projects webinar was geared towards Subcontractors and was presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team.
Jimerson Firm
JANUARY 7, 2021
On July 1, 2020, the Occupational Freedom and Opportunity Act (the “Act”) became law, which eliminated some barriers for construction contractors to become licensed in Florida. Background of Construction Contractor Licensing Requirements.
NACM
JANUARY 10, 2022
The construction industry recovered 92.1% Bureau of Labor Statistics data.Nonresidential construction employment added 27,000 jobs in December: 12,900 in nonresidential specialty trade 10,400 in heavy and civil engineering 3,700 in nonresidentia.
Jimerson Firm
APRIL 5, 2021
When a building owners hires a contractor to construct a building or other construction project, the contractor is often significantly more experienced when it comes to the ins and outs of the construction contract as well as the overall construction process.
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 21, 2021
When a property owner experiences construction defects in their property, one of the important considerations as to whether or not to pursue a construction defect lawsuit is what types of damages may be available to remedy the defects.
Burr Forman
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Pandemic Keeps Creating Challenges for Construction Industry (Source: Construction Executive, 2021-09-21). Climate Change Expected to Challenge Construction Industry (Source: Insurance Journal, 2021-10-01). Resources. COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors.
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 1, 2020
On September 18, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 101, an act relating to public construction , into law. The new law reduces the maximum retainage rate on public construction projects to a flat 5%. What Public Construction Projects are Affected?
Jimerson Firm
JULY 10, 2020
Contractors cannot file mechanic’s liens on public construction projects, such as work on military bases, courthouses, or government owned buildings. The Miller Act only applies to federal construction projects; it does not apply to commercial, private, or state construction projects.
UK debt collections
OCTOBER 27, 2022
A rogue construction firm has been shut down due to an elaborate and deliberate business credit scam. The company operated two businesses, NB Construction and NB Wholesale. The cash payment was then collected in person by the NB Construction representative.
Jimerson Firm
AUGUST 14, 2020
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. This webinar was presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team.
Jimerson Firm
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, three of our partners will present 15 Critical Construction Contract Provisions: How to Use Them to Protect the Project and Your Bottom Line. “Joby” Birr will lead this one-hour webinar for the construction industry.
Jimerson Firm
JANUARY 20, 2021
Construction contracts may contain either a pay-if-paid provision or a pay-when-paid provision. Pace Construction Corp. The post Pay-if-Paid Provisions in Construction Subcontracts: They Are Not All Created Equal appeared first on Jimerson Birr.
Jimerson Firm
JULY 28, 2021
Filing a construction bid protest must be done quickly, and it comes with its fair share of risks. This article provides an overview of the top ten things contractors should know about construction bid protests in Florida. Top 10 Grounds for Construction Bid Protests in Florida.
NACM
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
The construction industry took a hit in January after losing 3,000 jobs on net, which Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Chief Economist Anirban Basu likened to "the damage to many state and local government balance sheets."
Jimerson Firm
JULY 1, 2020
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. This webinar is presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team.
UK debt collections
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
The construction industry is the latest sector to brace itself for a spike in Insolvencies. NMCN was construction’s highest-profile casualty last year, sinking into administration last October.
NACM
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Construction workforce shortages undermine the industry's ability to complete projects on schedule and threaten the success of new federal investments in infrastructure and manufacturing, according to data from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk."Construction
Jimerson Firm
JULY 1, 2021
On July 1, 2021, Florida Senate Bill 378 takes effect and amends a number of Florida Statutes governing prompt payment on various types of Florida construction projects. These changes apply to any construction contracts executed on or after July 1, 2021.
Jimerson Firm
JULY 22, 2020
Managing Problem Construction Projects in Turbulent Times: Tools for Success is a multi-part education series designed for business owners and leaders in the construction industry. This webinar is presented by three of our partners from the construction industry team.
Jimerson Firm
AUGUST 9, 2021
This statute, known as Florida’s construction statute of repose, imposes a strict 10-year deadline on any legal claims founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property in Florida, with any claims not brought within the deadline completely barred.
Jimerson Firm
APRIL 29, 2021
If a subcontractor is not getting paid for work on a construction project, the subcontractor must first determine whether the general contractor has grounds to withhold payment and consult the subcontract. Construction Industry Legal Blog
Jimerson Firm
JUNE 1, 2021
One of the most important aspects of construction project success for subcontractors can be the subcontract agreement. Other subcontract provisions are also important, so having an attorney experienced in construction law evaluate the subcontract is recommended.
NACM
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Construction spending in the U.S. The Census Bureau announced earlier this week that construction spending in August increased 1.4% is near levels seen at the beginning of the year. to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,412.8 billion. This is also 2.5% above the August 2019 data.
Nerd Wallet
JUNE 1, 2022
Construction equipment — like bulldozers, excavators, forklifts and cranes — is a huge investment for small businesses, and purchasing it outright oftentimes isn’t an option. The article Ways to Finance Construction Equipment: Lenders and How to Qualify originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Jimerson Firm
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The webinar covered options subcontractors and suppliers can take upon nonpayment on a construction project. This webinar was the sixth of a multi-part education series for business owners and leaders in the Construction Industry. Florida Construction Industry Law Blog
NACM
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Construction input prices rose once again in August by more than half of a percent, according to Associated Builders and Contractors, where Chief Economist Anirban Basu said inflation is "a bit hotter than anticipated."Based
Nerd Wallet
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Commercial insurance isn’t just essential for construction businesses, it is often required — either by the state or client — for contractors and developers. The article How to Get Construction Business Insurance originally appeared on NerdWallet.
Nerd Wallet
APRIL 27, 2021
There’s a lot that goes into learning how to start a construction company, and not just on the financial side. The article How to Start a Construction Company originally appeared on NerdWallet.
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