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Episode Synopsis "The Construction Conversation Podcast August 2017"
Valerie Dahlberg with Luther L. Liggett, Graff & McGovern, LPA www.GraffMcGovern.com discuss these topicsLegislative: Veto OverrideThe Ohio House and Senate overrode the Governor’s veto of six health care funding items in the state’s operational budget bill.Administrative: OFCC Spending MillionsIn August, the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission announced significant construction opportunities, with millions to be spent for schools using the Construction Manager at Risk delivery system.Judicial: Public Lien LawThe 12th District Court of Appeals reversed a trial court in holding that a subcontractor’s Mechanics’ Lien against a public project will result in public agency liability for loss and attorney fees if it fails to escrow funds.Administrative: OCILB EnforcementThe Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board routinely cites licensed contractors which fail to display their license number on their vehicles.Administrative: OSU Adopts Construction BudgetAt its recent meeting, the Ohio State University Board of Trustees adopted a construction budget of $165 million in its Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Investment Plan.Judicial: Corporate Shield IgnoredThe 6th District Court of Appeals upheld a trial court decision holding a contractor personally liable when he did not offer evidence of his corporate status. The contractor operated as a Limited Liability Company, registered and active with the Ohio Secretary of State.Administrative: Ohio Construction Market VariesA national survey of Construction Employment disclosed an 8% gain in the Columbus metropolitan area in the prior 12 months, while at the same time the Toledo area experienced an 11% loss in construction jobs.
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