The Lien Zone Podcast: Construction Law, Contracts, Liens, Bonds & Collections

Congratulations, you got your PPP loan.  Now what?  How do you use and document that use to ensure it will be forgiven?  Today we speak with Mike Desiato (https://www.cbh.com/professional/michael-desiato/) of Cherry Bekaert, a national CPA firm, about some best practices on the use and documentation of PPP loan funds. Make sure to follow us on …

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Everyone is talking about PPP, but no one is talking about the other 800 pages that makes up the CARES Act and how it can help construction companies.  Today we speak with Mike Desiato (https://www.cbh.com/professional/michael-desiato/) of Cherry Bekaert, a national CPA firm, about 9 other parts of the CARES Act and how they could help …

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Obtaining a judgment is only the first step. See how you have to do more to actually turn that judgment into real dollars. Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction …

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If you spent more than a decade watching the SoFla condo market, you would have some insight on the market moving forward, even during the COVID-19.  Today we speak with Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures about his predictions in light of the Coronavirus. You can contact Peter at http://www.condovultures.com/AboutUs.aspx. Make sure to follow us on …

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There are 5 steps you should take to protect your work when dealing with leased property – do you know what they are? Make sure to follow us on our dedicated construction site as well as our podcast, YouTube videos and social media including Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction …

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In 5 minutes, yes, 5 minutes, Jorge Rivero of HR Management explains the most important parts of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the related DOL guidelines.  However, if you want a deep dive, check out our other interviews with Jorge Rivero.  You can contact Jorge at https://hrmcs.com/team_member/jorge-j-rivero/ Make sure to follow us …

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Even with construction classified as essential in most regions, layoffs are still hitting the construction sector.  Today we speak with Suzanne Breistol of Florida Construction Connection, a talent search, acquisition, training and coaching firm.  Suzanne tells us not only what she is seeing in the construction job market, but if newly available talent is now …

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We update you on what we are hearing on the SoFla construction market, from police inspection of jobsites, some suggestions for keeping your jobsite CDC compliant, updated DOL rules on the now effective Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA) and the new CARES Act and forgivable loans. OSHA COVID-19 Resources – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ Updated Interview with …

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What if there was a way to see the construction bidding activity before and after the Coronavirus hit the United States? There is, because the good folks at PlanHub have analyzed their terabytes of bidding data to tell us what they see. Kevin Priddy, the CEO of PlanHub, gives me the good, the bad and …

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With jurisdictions stepping up enforcement of CDC guidelines on construction projects, adding wash stations, keeping 6 feet of social distance, and limiting groups to 10 or less has become critical. Today we talk to Peter Dyga, President of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Florida East Coast Chapter, about his efforts to keep construction essential. Peter …

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