Mechanics liens allow contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals to place a lien against the property to secure unpaid bills for work or materials provided for the project. Some key characteristics of PA mechanics liens: Liens can be filed on private property.
In Pennsylvania, a mechanic's lien claim must be filed within six months after the claimant last supplied labor and/or material to the job site property, and written notice of such filing must be served upon the owner within one month after filing.
CONTRACTOR, FIRST- OR SECOND-TIER SUB OR SUPPLIER ONLY. NOTE: No claim against tenant can be enforced against owner unless owner signs statement showing that improvements are for owner's immediate benefit and use.
PA Sales and Use Tax Code Section 31.11 Definitions. Pennsylvania sales tax does not apply to construction activities that are made under contract and involve the permanent attachment of tangible personal property to realty.
Examples of Civil Construction Projects – Civil construction includes a wide range of infrastructure projects such as bridge construction, roadways, railroads, wastewater treatment plants, dam construction, flood control projects, and major transportation hubs like airports and ports.
The four main types of construction are: residential construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, and infrastructure construction.
A construction project, sometimes just referred to as a 'project', is the organised process of constructing, renovating, refurbishing, retrofitting or adapting a building, or other built asset such as a tunnel or bridge.
Construction Contracting Examples: Highway Reconstruction. Highway Resurfacing & Repair. Bridge Replacement. Bridge Rehabilitation & Repair. Intersection Reconstruction & Improvement. Drainage Maintenance, Cleaning & Repair. Culvert Replacement, Inspection & repair. Culvert Lining & Paving.
Construction projects are often categorized based on their scale, the types of structures being built, and the purpose of the project (also called “end use” or “land use”). Broadly, there are six types of construction projects: residential, commercial, institutional, mixed-use, industrial, and heavy civil.
One example is the Burj Khalifa, where meticulous project planning ensured timely completion despite its massive scale. Good project planning, like scheduling, resource management, and real-time updates, played a crucial role.