Contracting, or performing any semblance of construction work, in Washington without a contractor’s registration is a bad idea. Creating a construction company in Washington is easier than you might think. Obtaining your contractor’s license (called a contractor registration in Washington) is rather simple. Once you obtain your certificate of registration, you are ready to submit bids and perform work. Your car needs one, so does every contractor. The construction industry slows from time to time. Let’s discuss what you need to do to get rolling. MORE >>

Again yesterday, this blog touched on the idea that Washington’s lien laws might deserve a change. Washington’s lien law ( RCW 60.04 ) has taken quite a beating over the past year. Moeller taking action, the State of Washington and its construction industry need more. Washington Lien Statute Patch Job Fails – What’s Next? Tags: Jim Moeller , lien law , lien legislation , lien statutes , RCW 60.04 , RCW 64.08 , seattle lien , washington lien law , Washington liens , Williams v. get back to discussing lien law changes, because Rep. MORE >>

Now, the span over Lake Washington Ship Canal and Salmon Bay faces change. The bid solicitation can be found over at eBid eXchange. Bids are due by July 21, 2011. Best of luck to those of you bidding! Bids Construction News Federal & State Contracts Public Contracting Ballard Bridge construction Ballard bridge seismic retrofit city of seattle bids city of seattle public works seattle bids seattle RFP seattle RFQ washington state bidsIts a pretty view to the East and West, but most of us fear this scene. Keep dreaming. 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 Jan 2011 25 Scott Wolfe Jr 0 Lien Bill Introduced in Washington Legislature To Offset Williams v Athletic Field Williams v. Athletic’s Field took the Washington mechanic lien world by storm last year, when it declared a mechanic lien invalid even though the claimant used the specific form provided by the statute. House Bill 1475 can be viewed here. MORE >>

Generals will try and sell subcontractors on uniformity of agreements, that the owner requires this form, or that the job was bid on a particular form. Payment Penalties –  Unfortunately, Washington does not have a  Prompt Payment Act benefiting subcontractors. Subcontractors should negotiate their contracts - don't just sign! few weeks back, I published an article on negotiating general contracts. The corpus of that post: “you can negotiate your contracts!&# What about the subcontractors? Here are some provisions to keep in mind. Don’t be sold too quickly. MORE >>