The use of illegal immigrants in construction is not uncommon, and states are beginning to crack down on the practice. In so doing, statutes are being passed, or enforced, which require contractors (employers) to verify the eligibility of the people they hire. In Pennsylvania, the recently signed Public Works Employment Verification Act, which is effective […]
Month: August 2012
CEQA Law Meant to Streamline Review of Green Building and Renewable Energy Projects
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is intended to weigh environmental impacts of actions by state agencies and local governments. However, a common complaint is that CEQA has become a powerful tool for slowing down projects with substantial environmental benefits. California Senate bill, SB 375, passed in 2008, promotes greater coordination of regional transportation plans […]
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California’s New Mechanics Lien Law Changes In Effect
The most significant changes to California construction law in decades will became law on July 1, 2012. Owners, builders, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and laborers rely on california mechanics liens, stop notices and/or bond claims to preserve their rights to payment. The changes attempt to simplify the legal rules and procedures for utilizing […]
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Retainage Laws In Tennessee Are Revised
Thinking of Withholding Retainage? Tennessee Say Be Careful or Risk Penalties Responding to complaints that retainage is being improperly withheld, deposited or released on Tennessee Projects, the legislature made sever amendments to retainage statutes. These amendments went into effect on July 1, 2012 and include requirements for owners relating to notice. Administrative RequirementsThe amendments also […]
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Renting Construction Equipment? Five Things to Consider
Whether you’re are an owner, contractor, or subcontractor, you’re probably going to be renting equipment for a project in the near future. It requires less capital to rent, and some of the equipment is project specific or takes up more storage space than you have. When renting equipments, here are five suggestions to keep in mind […]