How many property owners are more than happy taking the building inspector’s word to ensure that their construction project is safe and code compliant? I bet its a lot. Well, if you thought you could hold your inspector to his or her evaluation, think again.[...]
Archive for the ‘Legislation & Law’ Category
February 1st, 2012 - 11:32 am § in Building Standards/Codes, Construction Defect, Construction Liability, Construction News, Legislation & Law
Public Building Officials Unlikely To Be Liable For Bad Inspection
January 18th, 2012 - 6:00 am § in Bonds & Surety, Case Law, Construction Liability, Construction News, Liens & UCC, Litigating Your Lien
Lien Claimant’s Right to Execute Against Bond Upheld in Court of Appeals
Stonewood v. Infinity Homes is a simple construction dispute over a matter of about $9,000.00. But sometimes these tiny little disputes turn into expensive legal battles over mere procedural quivering. In Stonewood, a small subcontractor won a big victory yesterday when the Divison 1 C[...]
Washington Raises Minimum Wage, Remains Highest In US
Washington has raised the minimum wage yet again. The raise puts Washington over $9.00, the first state in the country to do so.[...]
December 8th, 2011 - 12:09 pm § in Building Standards/Codes, Construction News, Green Building, Legislation & Law, New Laws
A Green Code For Us All: Will IgCC See Uniform Adoption?
It took 2 years, but the IgCC is finally here. Um, wait, well not yet. I was taken aback at the flurry of conversation I found on the web last month, many people claiming that the code was here! Its not March yet – and I’m concerned for its survival.[...]
Washington in 2012: Workers Compensation Won’t Be Raised, Unemployment Goes Down
Here is some excellent news for contractors: your payroll taxes won’t get the “jack up” that many expected. In fact, most contractors are going to pay less in unemployment next year! Lets discuss more of the specifics.[...]
