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

Join board-certified construction lawyer Alex Barthet as he discusses some construction contract basics and why having a solid contract can make dealing with change orders a breeze. Alex also explains why you should keep a separate time log for employees when working on a change order. Being able to differentiate core work time and change order time when a …

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On this episode, Alex is joined by Jonathan Bursevich from Alter Surety Group, to talk about some sure-fire ways to increase your bonding capacity. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages The Barthet Firm, a ten lawyer construction law firm in Miami, and maintains a construction law blog at www.TheLienZone.com. He …

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On this episode, Alex goes over what a Contractor’s Final Payment Affidavit is, who needs to send it, what it must contain and when it should be sent. Alex also explains why it is important for subcontractors and material suppliers to be aware of this document. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. …

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On this episode, Alex is joined by Robin Collier of Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, to talk about the recent legislation regarding Engineered Life Safety Systems and the recent veto easing fire-protection requirements by the Florida Governor Rick Scott. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He manages …

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Whether a project is big or small, you need to know how to deal with the inevitable claims that can be filed. Join Alex as he explains the impact of claims, the importance of insurance, and the use of bonds to assure performance. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a …

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On this episode Alex is joined by Katrina Garcia, Senior District Manager at ADP. They talk about those human resource issues seen on a consistent basis throughout South Florida. Whether worker misclassification, incorrect payroll processes or worker’s compensation insurance, not having these correctly in place can spell trouble for any business. Alexander Barthet is a …

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There is a common misconception that when a job is bonded, you can count on getting paid. You might even think it’s as simple as filing a claim on the bond. In fact, as in so many things, it isn’t that easy. On this episode, Alex breaks down surety bonds and what they actually do …

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On this episode, Alex is joined by Taylor Ryan, Head of Marketing at GenieBelt. Alex and Taylor go over some ways you can replace those ineffective spreadsheets with state of the art project management software.  As the saying goes, time is money – don’t waste your time fidgeting with clunky spreadsheets. Alexander Barthet is a board …

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Lien waivers & releases can be your best friend or your worst enemy. On this episode, Alex explains what you need to watch out for when you sign that release to receive a check for completed work. You might be signing away more than you intended. Alex also gives you some tips for dealing with …

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On this episode, Alex is joined by Ken Cobleigh, Managing Director & Counsel for AIA Contract Documents. Alex & Ken talk about the changes to the latest contract forms from the AIA. Interesting conversation by two construction law experts. Ken provided some great insight on what to expect with these recent modifications and some best …

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