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Top 5 Posts of 2015
Listed below in no particular order are the top 5 posts on TheLienZone that were the most popular with our readers this last year. From the prevalence of drone use in construction to the dangers of...
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Picture This
Many contractors have the ability to visualize the finished product after reviewing architectural plans. Surely a helpful skill when you’re in the business of making a set of blue prints come to life...
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What You Need To Know About Drone Use
Florida was one of the first states to regulate the use of drones, requiring police agencies to obtain a warrant for most all drone use. Now the state has put even tougher controls in place. As of...
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Who’s Responsible For That Injured Worker
The owners of a barn damaged by hurricane winds hired an independent contractor to demolish the structure. The owners suggested that the contractor stack the old roof panels on the ground. To do this,...
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Editors’ Choice Awards: Construction Publications
The construction law experts at TheLienZone do a lot of reading and in doing so found it easy to select 5 of the most useful construction magazines being published in 2016. The very best combine...
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Is Prompt Payment a Requirement?
There is a little known but powerful tool for subcontractors and suppliers. It allows them to seek immediate payment on undisputed contract obligations due on public projects from contractors who have...
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6 Ways to Gain an Edge in Construction Disputes
Steering clear of lawsuits, especially those stemming from construction disputes, is always a good idea. To do so, make a point of getting all important agreements in writing. This will avoid...
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Who can Prepare and Sign a Claim of Lien
Do you know who is supposed to prepare and sign a claim of lien? You better know, as having the wrong person do it can open one up to certain liability and even invalidate the claim of lien. Can You...
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Posting No Trespassing Signs – Strict Compliance Needed
We have all seen those “No Trespassing” signs prohibiting access to construction sites but few may be aware of both the meaning and the specifics of the law applicable to these words. A recent case,...
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Liquidated Damages: Are they always enforceable?
Anyone regularly reviewing construction contracts has run across those dreaded liquidated damage clauses. They require contractors to make significant payments to compensate an owner for late...
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