In 2007, the swivel portion of the crane was showing signs of cracking and the crane owner was required to fix it.  Criminal prosecutors allege that Lomma asked Varganyi, a mechanic with expertise in Kodiak-brand cranes, to seek out replacement gear in 2007 after the original part cracked. Since the crane was no longer in production, Varganyi solicited aftermarket bids, settling on a part from China-based RTR Bearing for about $20,000 with a three-month delivery. Building Teams First – Buildings Next Vote For The Best Construction Blog Where are we headin’ in 2011? MORE >>

Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Oct 2010 07 Seth Smiley 0 IRS Aid to Help Victims of Chinese Drywall Just last week the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a plan to help homeowners who have corrosive Chinese Drywall in their home with tax breaks on items that have been destroyed as a result of the Drywall. You cannot make a claim that has been paid for by insurance or reimbursed by another source. MORE >>

Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Oct 2010 18 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 Promises To Pay Mean Squat To Your Lien Deadlines Owed money on a construction project, but weary about filing a mechanics lien because the owner or contractor is promising to pay? Well, as the promise to pay “tomorrow,” turns into “Friday,” and turns into “next week,” the time period available for you to file a mechanics lien continues to tick.   Who knows. MORE >>

Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Oct 2010 13 Scott Wolfe Jr 2 Presenting At Green Legal Matters This Week in New Orleans Here is a truth:  Green Building is not a fad. Between 2005 and 2008, the Green Building Construction industry has grown by 500%, from a $10 billion industry to a $49b industry.   McGraw-Hill Trends Driving Change Report’s Green Outlook 2009 predicts the industry tripling between now and 2013, to a $140b market. MORE >>

Clearly define the goals of the building and project.   Consider adopting a rating system, and specify the system and the version. 2)    Designate a responsible party for certification :  A green/LEED coordinator can go a long way, designating someone who will be responsible for coordinating all parties, analyzing the work to ensure compatibility with the rating system, and put together all the paperwork required on the project. 3)    Responsibility Matrix: Create a “matrix” of who will be responsible for what.   This will at least mitigate the finger-pointing if or when something goes arwy. MORE >>