| As-Planned versus As-Built Schedule |
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| When construction on a project does not proceed as planned, the question of damages arises, i.e. who pays and how much. Determining the amount of damages can be accomplished by comparing the as-planned construction schedule to the as-built schedule. The damages calculation will be based on the difference between the two. More... |
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| WHO IS ENTITLED TO A MECHANICS' LIEN? |
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| Most states confer the right to a mechanics' lien on any person who performs certain work or who provides materials for their work on an owner's property. Although some states limit the right to a mechanics' lien to certain types of persons, those persons normally include general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. More... |
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| Tribal Zoning Authority for Native American Reservations |
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| Generally, the states and, more often, municipalities enact zoning laws that direct the use of land within their borders. However, though a Native American reservation may lie within a particular jurisdiction, the tribal land is not subject to control by such entities. Rather, Native American tribes enjoy sovereignty over their members and their land to the extent such sovereignty is not obstructed by federal statute or treaty. More... |
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| Status as General Contractor or Subcontractor |
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| The general contractor (aka prime contractor) is generally responsible for the timely completion of the construction project in accordance with the plans and specifications, as outlined in its contract with the property owner or developer. Subcontractors enter into agreements with the general contractor for the completion of a portion of the work required in the construction project. More... |
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| Historic Preservation |
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| "Historic" buildings can be designated as such by various laws and regulations throughout the states, but are most commonly known as those structures that are listed, or eligible to be listed, in the National Register of Historic Places. The Secretary of the Interior has promulgated guidelines for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic structures in its Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. More... |
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