newly filed, yet unpublished, court opinion opines that a construction manager cannot file a construction lien in Washington state. et al , a New York construction manager filed a lien against the Westfield Southcenter Mall in Tukwila, Washington. Blue Diamond was not registered as a contractor under Washington’s RCW 18.27. The appellate court relied on an earlier decision that found that managerial services do not fall within the statutory definition of “labor&# in RCW 60.04.021. Managers left out in the cold? So, how far reaching is this opinion? MORE >>

Washington contractors would get boost from bill The Washington state senate has approved a bill that sets the preliminary stage for the creation of an in-state bidder preference law. The bill would create a survey of other state bidder preference laws, providing a reciprocal preference for Washington contractors. In short, the bill requires the State of Washington Department of General Administration to initiate a survey of other of the in-state bidder preference laws of other states, to be completed by January 2013. So, this is a bill to make a bill. MORE >>

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. The Department of Labor & Industries manages this process and provides a number of helpful resources on their website. Your car needs one, so does every contractor. The construction industry slows from time to time. That’s it! MORE >>

1) Residential & Commercial –   all liens must be filed within 90 days from the final date when material/equipment was delivered or labor was performed. 60.04.031 lien deadlines seattle lien laws seattle lien lawyer washington lien deadlines washington lien law washington lien lawyer washington lien statuteThe NFL is back - for now - but dont forget your deadlines. Its Thursday, and for some there is a lot of excitement in the air. The NFL players recently won a heated court battle to end the lockout and the first round of the draft begins tonight. 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? Lets Talk Green Materials Department of Labor Failing To Properly Set Davis-Bacon Wages? Legislative efforts to effectuate change are underway, but are they enough? get back to discussing lien law changes, because Rep. MORE >>