Jeffrey A. Sykes – March 23, 2012 The California Court of Appeal clarified the law on a public entity’s right to recover attorneys’ fees in connection with its withholding of funds from a general contractor because of a stop notice filed by a subcontractor. In doing so, the Court of Appeal compared the Civil Code… Continue reading Choice Deprives Public Entity Of Attorneys’ Fees On Stop Notice
Category: Construction
Construction Defect Center Now Urges All US Homeowners Whose Home May Have Defective LP or ABT TrimBoard Building Products to Call Them & Get Identified for Compensation
The Construction Defect Center is saying, “We are convinced defective trim board, or defective fascia board used on new homes, or condominium projects after 2005 has already become a large national problem. The problem is most homeowners in subdivisions, or condominiums rarely talk to each other. We fear there could be literally tens of thousands… Continue reading Construction Defect Center Now Urges All US Homeowners Whose Home May Have Defective LP or ABT TrimBoard Building Products to Call Them & Get Identified for Compensation
LEED Construction = Increased Worker Safety Concerns
Stanley A. Martin – February 14, 2012 A troubling report has been injected into the “feel good” aura of LEED construction. Matthew Hallowell, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, has confirmed via research and study that LEED projects carry an increased risk of worker injury. The study was reported last week in ENR… Continue reading LEED Construction = Increased Worker Safety Concerns
Are your payments proper?
Becker & Poliakoff PA Edward C. Lohrer February 28 2012 The owner of any construction project runs the unfortunate risk that its general contractor will not live up to its end of the bargain. If the contractor has not been paying its sub-contractors or suppliers, the owner may wind up in a situation where it faces liability… Continue reading Are your payments proper?
Construction Defect Basics
A house is generally a homeowners’ single most valuable financial investment and one of the most important emotional investments. To them it is more than bricks and mortar; it is the place where they live, rest, and raise their families. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands of unsuspecting homeowners realize their new homes suffer from some… Continue reading Construction Defect Basics