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2. Lien waiver - Wikipedia

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   In the mechanics lien process, a lien waiver is a document from a contractor, subcontractor, materials supplier, equipment lessor or other party to the construction project (the claimant) stating they have received payment and waive any future lien rights to the property (of the owner) for the amount paid.

3. Mechanic's lien - Wikipedia

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   A lien release, also known as a release of lien or a cancellation of lien, is a document that may be voluntarily provided by a lien claimant, such as a subcontractor, in exchange for payment or a promise of payment from a general contractor or a property owner. Negotiations may be tricky, as lien claimants generally want to be paid before they ...

4. Miller Act - Wikipedia

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   Construction of the Pentagon, 1942.. The Miller Act (ch. 642, Sec. 1-3, 49 stat. 793,794, codified as amended in Title 40 of the United States Code) [1] requires prime contractors on some government construction contracts to post bonds guaranteeing both the performance of their contractual duties and the payment of their subcontractors and material suppliers.

5. Retainage - Wikipedia

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   Retainage is a portion of the agreed upon contract price deliberately withheld until the work is complete to assure that contractor or subcontractor will satisfy its obligations and complete a construction project. [1] A retention is money withheld by

6. New Engineering Contract - Wikipedia

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   This contract is still between the employer and contractor but does not use all of the processes of the ECC making it simpler and easier to manage and administer. The Engineering and Construction Short Subcontract (ECSS) Allows the contractor to sub-let a simpler lower risk contract down the line to a subcontractor.

7. Construction law - Wikipedia

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   Construction law builds upon general legal principles and methodologies and incorporates the regulatory framework (including security of payment, planning, environmental and building regulations); contract methodologies and selection (including traditional and alternative forms of contracting); subcontract issues; causes of action, and liability, arising in contract, negligence and on other ...