This — perhaps unfair — concept came into play in a recent Ohio Court of Appeals decision, Selective Ins. Ohio Dept. The case involved a “mechanics lien” claim against a state construction project in Ohio. In any event, without getting too deep into Ohio’s state lien law scheme , the contractor filed a lawsuit to “foreclose” on its claim…or so he thought. Instead of referencing Ohio R.C. 1311.32, which governs “enforcement of a lien” claim, the contractor’s attorney referenced Ohio R.C. MORE >>

Recently, the legal/construction blogosphere (if that’s still a word) has been discussing a move by Ohio State University to eliminate the need for construction payment and performance bonds on public projects for the university.  Bond Claims Business of Construction Construction Law Contracts American Subcontractors Association Construction General contractor Ohio State University Performance bond Public works virginiaImage via Wikipedia. Needless to say, this move is not popular with certain portions of the construction industry.  So, what do you think?  Too optimistic?  MORE >>

” A wide range of cities nation wide are reporting similar findings, such as Portland, Oregon and Dayton, Ohio. Around The Web California Construction News Federal Law Changes & Updates Louisiana Oregon Washington Building Permits CNN Construction Permits Contractors dayton housing housing permits Ohio Portland Reuters yahooBack in 2008, along with major sections of the U.S. economy, the U.S. housing market tanked. This was a terrible time for home builders and most contractors in the industry. There was a ripple effect that was felt industry wide. MORE >>

Elaine (@ elbarneshouse on Twitter) served as Program Manager for the Ohio School Facilities Commission’s Green Schools Initiative from 2008-2010.  In September 2007, the Ohio School Facilities Commission adopted its Green Schools Initiative, one of the most aggressive green building programs in the United States.  In Ohio, for example, the Green Schools Initiative was adopted through agency resolution in response to a Governor’s Executive Order for all state agencies to save energy.  For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome Elaine Barnes. MORE >>

The good folks over at Lincoln Electric are hosting a free pipeline seminar at the corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Welding Resources and Tips Learn to Weld with the Latest Welding Information, News and Tips Home About Subscribe Quick Welding Tips -- Welding Supplies -- « Welding Projects for Hobby Welders | Main | MIG Welding Applications » 01/24/2011 Welding Event: Free Seminar on Pipeline Welding Calling all contractors and professionals of the pipeline industry – this one is for you. What inspired Lincoln Electric to focus on pipeline welding? Please try again. MORE >>