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    Wally Irvin
    June 16, 2020

    Tennessee Reconstructs Construction Statutes

    Yesterday, Tennessee passed the Construction Industry Payment Protection Act (CIPPA) (SB2681/HB2706), which brings broad amendments to Tennessee’s lien laws, the Truth in Construction Act, the Prompt Pay Act, and Construction Defect statutes. Despite a shortened session that focused primarily on the budget and COVID-19 related bills, the legislature took time…

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  • Wally Irvin
    March 13, 2019

    THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGIN’ – CONTINGENT PAYMENT AND LIENS IN TENNESSEE

    Come senators, congressmen please heed the call Don’t stand in the doorway don’t block up the hall For he that gets hurt will be he who has stalled There’s a battle outside and it is ragin’. It’ll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls For the times they are…

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    • General Contractors, Legislation, Lien Law, Materialmens Liens, Mechanics Liens, Subcontractors
  • David Draper
    June 28, 2018

    Getting Paid on Tennessee Public Projects: the “Little Miller Act”

    Like many states, Tennessee law requires that a contractor performing work on a state or local project having a contract price of $100,000 or more to post a bond to secure the contractor’s payment for all the labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor…

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    • General Contractors, Little Miller Act, Public Projects, Subcontractors, Tennessee Statutes
  • Paul Whitt
    November 8, 2017

    Workers Compensation and Construction Sites

    Workers’ Compensation and Construction Sites: Bureau intends to conduct field inspections of construction sites Contractors, subcontractors and providers of “construction services” in Tennessee face heightened scrutiny for compliance with Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws, and potential penalties for failure to maintain adequate proof of workers’ compensation insurance at job sites. Under…

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  • Jason Pannu
    April 19, 2017

    Tennessee Contractor License Legislative Update

    Tennessee contractors should be aware of a couple of upcoming changes to the Tennessee contractor license laws. House Bill 0906 / Senate Bill 0355 passed unanimously yesterday. Audited and Attested Financial Statements Currently, an applicant requesting a Tennessee contractor license with monetary limits of $1.5 million or greater is required to…

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    • Contractor License, General Contractors
  • Paul Whitt
    January 13, 2017

    The Business of Construction: Payment Disputes

    The construction industry includes not only completing the project, or fulfilling an order, but also handling the “business” side of the industry. Oftentimes, this “business” side involves payment disputes, including disputes over invoices or payments. One common payment dispute situation involves a party disputing an invoice attempting to satisfy the…

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    • General Contractors, Payment Disputes, Subcontractors
  • David Draper
    January 10, 2017

    Executive Order Creates Temporary License Exam Waiver

    In response to the recent wildfires that swept through Gatlinburg and surrounding areas in east Tennessee, Governor Haslam issued Executive Order No. 61.  The Order permits a temporary contractor’s license to be issued to provide for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the public.  Qualified contractors may…

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    • Contractor License, General Contractors
  • David Draper
    September 12, 2016

    Contractors, did you know . . . ?

    The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors has statutory authority to impose civil penalties for violations of statutes, rules, or orders enforceable by the Board.  Orders of the Board are often based on a finding of misconduct.  Did you know that failure to abide by a warranty agreement is an enumerated…

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  • Wally Irvin
    September 7, 2016

    CHANGE IS IN THE AIR: State to Pilot “Expertise Based” Procurement

    On August 15, the State of Tennessee Real Estate Asset Management Division (STREAM) held a educational session on a new expertise-based procurement approach it intends to pilot on select future projects within the Capital Projects Group. The presentation was led by John Savicky, with the Arizona State University Performance Based…

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  • Wally Irvin
    June 28, 2016

    Ready. Set. Go Build!

    Construction is booming in Nashville.  If there is any doubt, simply look at the Nashville Business Journal’s “Crane Watch.”  Despite vast amount of new construction, contractors continue to struggle to find sufficient numbers of well-trained craftsman to complete this work.  With the implementation of Tennessee’s lottery and Tennessee Promise scholarships, many high school graduates are eschewing…

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