| Architect's Liability for a Worker's Injuries |
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| When a worker is injured on a construction project, he may look to the project's architect for damages. The architect's role as the designer of the project and creator of the project's plans will form the basis for liability if the worker's injury results from the architect's negligence in drawing up the plans. When the architect serves as a supervisor on the project, an injured worker may seek compensation for an injury based on the architect's failure to maintain a safe working environment. More... |
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| Lien Priority |
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| When more than one lien has been placed on a piece of property, the issue of priority comes into play. Generally, the rule of "first in time" will prevail as far as mechanic's liens. In other words, once a mechanic's lien has been attached to the property, subsequent liens will be subordinate. More... |
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| Government Procurement and the Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 |
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| The Competition in Contracting Act of 1984 (CICA) provides for the fair procurement of government contracts by mandating "full and open competition" among soliciting contractors. This means, all responsible prospective contractors are allowed to submit sealed bids or proposals for the procurement of the government contract. When a bid protest is initiated, the CICA protects the contractor by generally staying the agency's ability to award the contract until such time as the dispute is resolved. More... |
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| AN OVERVIEW OF A DESIGN PROFESSIONAL'S DUTIES |
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| A design professional has various types of duties and responsibilities in a construction project. The design professional not only has duties and responsibilities towards his or her client but may also have duties and responsibilities towards other parties. The design professional's contract with his or her client will determine the majority of his or her duties and responsibilities. More... |
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| Mechanic's Liens |
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| The mechanic's lien, also known as a materialmen's lien, is a statutorily-created tool used by contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and others to 1) secure payment for the work performed or materials furnished in the construction, repair, or improvement of a building or other structure and 2) protect against the unjust enrichment of the property owner. More... |
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