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

Confusion is still swirling around the New Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), so the DOL issued new guidelines. Today, I again talk to Jorge Rivero of HR Management. Jorge revisits the key parts of the FFCRA and explains the clarifications from the DOL, focusing on how it impacts your construction business. You can contact …

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With construction still progressing in most jurisdictions, the construction surety bonding market is starting to tighten due to the Coronavirus.  Today we speak with Jonathan Bursevich of Alter Surety about what he is seeing and hearing from underwriters on their continued willingness to issue bonds.  At least for now, the word is positive.  You can …

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With counties and cities shutting down under various orders from government officials, how do you keep your construction projects, men and materials moving?  One way may be a hall pass.  Today we talk to Justin Tolley of The Barthet Construction Law Firm about various orders in South Florida, why construction has been deemed essential, and how to …

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Today we have a summary update on how the Coronavirus is impacting construction.  In this episode, we cover what we are seeing on the ground with project and government offices, some tips to avoid delays in payment and securing your lien rights, some contract provisions to look out for, and some financial aid and loan …

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We all know you have 45 days to serve a Notice to Owner and 90 days to record your lien, but how has the Coronavirus changed these deadlines?  Today I talk to Nick Fernandez of The Barthet Construction Law Firm about some of the side effects the Coronavirus is causing on timely securing your rights …

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What are contractors in Miami seeing and feeling?  We interview Oscar Morejon of John Bell Construction about how he is dealing with the Coronavirus in the current Miami Construction market.  From adapting in the field, to making difficult decisions for his company, to his backlog, to job shutdowns, we cover it all.  You can learn …

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How is OSHA dealing with the Coronavirus on construction projects?  We talk to Brent Huffman, a safety and OSHA expert and trainer.  Brent walks us through the issues contractors are facing on site, from masks to gloves to “keeping your distance”.  He also tells us about what he is seeing happening on the ground from the …

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SEE OUR MORE RECENT INTERVIEW WITH JORGE RIVERO FOR UPDATES ON THE FFCRA Even if your jobs have not stopped, you need to get ready to deal with the impact of the Coronavirus COVID-19 on your business.  Today, I interview Jorge Rivero of HR Management.  Jorge tells us the up-to-the-minute information on how the new …

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So you submitted a bid, congratulations!  Now all you have to do is sit back and wait to see if you got the job, right?  Nope, you need to follow up. “Bid follow-up” is as critical to a solid bid and is what is going to allow you to win more work with the same … + Read More

One of the top expenses of any contractor or subcontractor is the purchase of construction supplies and materials.  Be it plumbing fixtures, roofing shingles, or rebar, managing how you buy materials can make or break your company.  In this episode, we talk to Jesse Weissburg or Billd on some simple techniques you can employ to …

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