Preparing For the Worst With Smart Books & Records
Ready the scanner. Get rid of your paper files and save yourself in times of trouble Contractors are often too caught up in keeping the wheel of business churning to recognize deficiencies in how their...
View Article400 Posts: Two Years of The Builders Counsel In Perspective
400 posts. 2 years. Still standing. Want to know something crazy? This is my 400th post. I cannot believe it, because just two years ago I sat down to pump out the first ever. 400 posts later, The...
View ArticlePublished: New Developments in Green Construction Law Hits The Shelf
just in time for the holidays, for the green building law lover in your family. Last Friday, I received my first copy of New Developments in Green Construction Law. The book is one of many in the...
View ArticleAt The Microphone: WSBA Puts On “Cloud Computing Essentials”
Out in the cloud - now for lawyers and contractors. Ever thought about moving your business records and documentation to the cloud? How about your law firm? Well, hopefully I can help. In addition to...
View ArticleWell, I Finally Did It: Builders Counsel on Facebook
Finally.......on Facebook. After almost a year and a half of wondering whether or not I should publish this blog on Facebook, I finally relented. The Builders Counsel can now be found on Facebook!...
View ArticleYour Builders Counsel Author, Live And Uncut
Grabbing the microphone. Today was a slow news day, so I decided to provide a little notification about some of our upcoming events. If you get the opportunity to join me for one of the below events,...
View ArticleBuilders Counsel Hits One Year Anniversary!
A full year of service! Many more to come. Yesterday, I had planned on posting my 1st anniversary post. Unfortunately, my hosting service had a meltdown and the site had some major problems; this is...
View ArticleNo Prompt Pay Law? Washington Construction Law Lacks Prompt Payment Obligation
Washington's subcontractor payment obligations lack teeth. ***This Post was originally published back in May 2010.*** I was recently reading an article posted on ENR.com about “Prompt Pay” legislation...
View ArticleEnforcing Your Claim Against a Public Works Project
The clock won't stop running. You have 4 months to enforce your lien I have talked about filing a lien, or claim, against a public works project. My posts include a discussion of how to protect your...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving to Cohorts, Clients and Construction
The start of my swamp stuffing (gator, andouille sausage, hot peppers, etc) - in prep for the big day In a very fast-paced, whirlwind year, I have a lot to be thankful for. When I waded into the...
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