Hyundai’s EV “Metaplant” and LG Battery facility in Georgia has been fraught with slow-pay issues which means that sub-contractors and suppliers have not been getting paid promptly.  Consequently, there are scores of matieralmen’s liens filed against the projects.  More recently, the work on the projects were disrupted by an ICE […]
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For nearly a quarter century, Mark Cobb has been a steady hand guiding construction law throughout the State of Georgia. With deep expertise in Georgia’s Mechanics and Materials Law, payment bonds, and construction contracting, he has become a respected voice at seminars, conferences, and professional gatherings across the state. Mark’s […]
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Georgia’s construction industry, particularly the public works sector, is poised for a significant change with the advancement of House Bill 137 (HB 137). This legislation, which proposes to raise the threshold at which payment and performance bonds are required on public construction projects, reflects a much-needed update in response to […]
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If you’re a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier in Georgia’s commercial construction industry, the risk of not getting paid is unfortunately part of doing business. Whether you’re furnishing materials or performing labor, you deserve to be compensated for your work. So, what legal tools are available when payment delays—or outright nonpayment—occur? […]
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In the intricate world of construction, where every detail matters and timelines are crucial, disputes are almost inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there exists a new beacon of hope: the Georgia Center for Arbitration & Mediation (GCAAM). As a premier institution specializing in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), GCAAM plays a pivotal role in facilitating swift…

Is a Notice of Intent to Lien Required in Georgia?

Notices of Intent to Lien documents can be confusing to subcontractors and material suppliers; particularly those who work in–or supply to–projects in multiple states.  That’s primarily because these Notices of Intent to File Liens are only required in certain states and most states only require…

by Brianna Cook

While many bills were passed and many were not, the Senate did not reach unanimity regarding Georgia Senate Bill 171—a bill relating to mechanics and materialmen liens, to provide that such liens may attach to the usufruct interest of properties owned by or titled in a development authority or downtown development authority.…