Welcome to your daily briefing on construction developments in Alaska. Today we're covering 4 key stories including updates on alaska construction headlines, background & context. Let's dive in.
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The official website of the Municipality of Anchorage provides information on residential building permits.
Understanding these permit processes is essential for real estate professionals navigating development in Anchorage.
Learn about the Alabama contractor license process to ensure your business meets all application requirements.
Understanding these requirements is crucial for construction professionals in Alabama looking to operate legally and successfully.
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A bid bond protects the owner if the bidder refuses to enter the contract; it pays the difference between the rejected bid and the next responsive bid. A performance bond covers contractor non-performance during the project. A payment bond protects unpaid subcontractors and suppliers. Each has different claimants and triggers.
Subs frequently file claims against the wrong bond and lose them on procedural grounds without ever reaching the merits. Knowing which bond covers your specific exposure is table stakes for collections.
Most construction contracts require change orders to be in writing, but many states enforce an "oral modification" exception when the parties' conduct shows agreement — especially when the changed work is performed and accepted without protest. Continued performance without written change orders can waive the writing requirement entirely.
Contractors who do extra work hoping to "true it up later" routinely lose those claims because the conduct shows acceptance of the original scope. A signed change order before the work is the cleanest evidence of agreement.
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