When a building material supplier has not been paid for labor or materials used on a Georgia construction project, that supplier may place a materialman’s lien against the owner of the improved real property; this is...
Category: Practical Tips
by Mark A. Cobb I just read a very insightful and accurate description of what it means to be a contractor: We design and construct buildings but the reality is we are risk managers. Virtually anyone could design or...
In the big, legal field of “commercial collections” there is seldom good news. Even rarer, there is seldom a big benefit to help you get paid. Commercial collections for the construction industry, however, is...
It’s not too late! Although over 325 construction professionals have already signed up to attend, the AGC Georgia (the Associated General Contractors of Georgia) still has space for you to participate in its inaugural...
by Mark A. Cobb Welcome to the new year! It’s January and that means there are new-years resolutions being made in great abundance. Self-improvement is always a good idea, but January can also be used to break bad...
by Mark A. Cobb In today’s economy, a dollar means more than it has in a long time; thus, every dollar that your credit department is able to collect helps build your company’s bottom line. Since our firm focuses on...
For the fourth year, the Construction Marketing Ideas blog is hosting a competition for the Best Construction Blog. And, our firm’s blog, Georgia Construction, Lien & Bond Law Blog, has been nominated to compete for...
by: Mark A. Cobb In an earlier blog article entitled Joint Venture Contracting in Georgia (Part I), we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of entering into joint venture agreements on Georgia construction projects. ...
by Mark A. Cobb Cobb Law Group Most credit professionals involved in the construction industry understand the general rule that there are unique remedies for non-payment issues on Georgia construction projects. Furthermore,...
Proper business skills are an absolute necessity in today’s competitive economy, and the Cobb Law Group is frequently asked some of the essential characteristics of a well-run business. The principles which we espouse are...