As the economy continues to suffer, construction professionals find themselves increasingly focused on ways to secure payment for the labor, services and materials furnished on a project. The ability to properly preserve and assert lien rights is critical to getting paid. Most states’ lien laws have requirements that are strictly enforced, requiring potential lienors to exercise diligence and implement protocols to confirm observance with the deadlines and other provisions contained therein. One issue faced by all would-be lienors is how to calculate the claim of lien and what amounts may be included. The improper calculation of a claim of lien
The American Institute of Architect’s series of construction contracts are likely the most commonly used construction contracts throughout the United States. The AIA recently released the 2007 A201 General Conditions (“General Conditions”) and Standard Forms of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor (A101, A102 and A103) to which it has made significant revisions. GENTILE The dispute resolution provisions have changed. The prior versions provided for the resolution of all disputes by binding arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Because owners and contractors often deleted this provision, the revised General Conditions now allow the parties