Welcome to your daily briefing on construction developments in Michigan. Today we're covering 8 key stories including updates on michigan construction headlines, michigan construction updates, background & context. Let's dive in.
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The city of Detroit maintains an open data portal that publishes building permits data for public access.
MI construction professionals can track permit trends, identify active development areas, and benchmark project timelines across Detroit.
A video guide walks through the process of obtaining a general contractor license in Michigan.
Proper licensing protects MI construction professionals from liability and keeps projects legally compliant.
The Builders Exchange offers a construction project database that showcases the expertise and hard work behind finished building projects.
MI construction professionals can leverage this resource to gain visibility into project pipelines and connect with opportunities that require their specialized skills.
Procore has published a guide covering Michigan's contractor licensing and registration requirements for doing business in the state.
Staying current on licensing rules helps MI construction professionals avoid compliance issues and keep projects moving.
The Michigan State Contractors Board now offers license lookup and verification services via its website or by phone at (XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Construction professionals in MI can quickly verify their own credentials or confirm a competitor's licensing status before bidding on projects.
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Consult a Michigan construction attorney to determine your specific lien filing deadline, as rules vary by jurisdiction and project type. General information: Michigan's Construction Lien Act (MCL 570.1101 et seq.) sets specific deadlines that depend on your role and project circumstances. Counting the wrong start date is the leading cause of waived liens.
A blown lien deadline drops your collateral down to a personal-guaranty claim, which often means recovery cents on the dollar. The window is short — 60 to 120 days in most states.
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.
Foundation failures rarely originate at the slab; they originate in soil bearing capacity, drainage, or expansive-clay behavior that was either uninvestigated or not honored in the design. A geotechnical report that is older than the building's design or that did not sample at the actual building footprint is a red flag.
Foundation remediation costs typically exceed the original foundation cost by 5-10x. Investing in current, footprint-specific geotechnical work is the cheapest insurance a project carries.
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