D. Gary Christensen | Miller Nash Retainage from progress payments is commonplace for most Oregon construction contractors. Traditionally, there have been few laws governing retention; almost all of the “rules” were established in the parties’ construction contract. Beginning in 2000, however, all that changed. Now public and private contractors need to take a fresh look… Continue reading Retention on Progress Payments for Oregon Construction Projects is Now…Complicated
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New Oregon Law Complicates Retainage on Construction Projects
Antonija Krizanac | Ahead of Schedule If you do not follow the Oregon legislature closely, you may have missed a new law, which went into effect January 1, 2020, that impacts the treatment of retainage on private and public construction projects over $500,000. For private and public construction contracts entered into on or after January 1,… Continue reading New Oregon Law Complicates Retainage on Construction Projects
Managing Construction Risk For Oregon Owners And Builders
Joseph Voboril | Tonkon Torp The Construction Contract is Critical A construction contract is the primary source for managing risk for a project of any size. The contract should include detailed provisions that touch on every element of a project including warranties, limitations of liability, insurance, payment terms, change order requirements, dispute resolution, and lien… Continue reading Managing Construction Risk For Oregon Owners And Builders
Oregon Court of Appeals Clarifies Timing Rule for Construction Liens
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Tremaine | August 8, 2019 Under Oregon law, a contractor or subcontractor must file a construction lien within 75 days “after the person has ceased to provide labor, rent equipment or furnish materials or 75 days after completion of construction, whichever is earlier.” ORS 87.035(1). But when does the 75-day… Continue reading Oregon Court of Appeals Clarifies Timing Rule for Construction Liens
New Oregon Gross Receipts Tax Presents Special Challenges for Construction Projects Located in Oregon
Lewis Horowitz and Eric Kodesch | Lane Powell | June 10, 2019 Oregon has enacted a new gross receipts tax (the “Oregon CAT”), largely based on the Ohio commercial activity tax (“Ohio CAT”), but with significant differences. We issued a legal update with a detailed summary of the Oregon CAT and its effect on businesses with Oregon-sourced receipts —… Continue reading New Oregon Gross Receipts Tax Presents Special Challenges for Construction Projects Located in Oregon