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NEWS: Coastal wetlands are unable to adapt to the rate of sea-level rise and are constrained by infrastructure

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Wetlands, precious ecosystems that shield coastlines, safeguard drinking water from saltwater contamination, and nourish diverse wildlife, face a dire threat from the accelerating pace of sea-level rise, driven by global warming. Wetlands have historically adapted to rising sea levels by expanding upward and inland. However, predictions indicate that the waterline will soon shift far too rapidly for wetlands to keep pace. Consequently, future decades may witness the tragic loss of these vital wetland ecosystems. Wetlands along coastlines have historically played valuable roles for people and wildlife, but are now facing the threat of sea-level rise. As temperatures rise, sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, and wetlands are unable to keep pace by building upward and migrating inland. This is due to human-induced climate change and the burning of fossil fuels, which has warmed the oceans and melted glaciers. Sea levels are now rising at about 10 millimeters per year, and are
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CAREERTIPS: 4 things Construction Professionals should know about a builder's lien

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Here is my list of important points Construction Professionals should be aware of when it comes to enforcing the builder’s lien.

 

 1.What is a builder's lien?

A builder’s lien is a common law right which entitles the contractor to remain in possession of the property of the employer as security for payment in respect of:
  • the construction of;
  • the improvement of; or
  • the reparation to
the property.

2. What are the requirements for a valid builders lien?

The following requirements must be met for a valid builder’s lien to arise and be enforceable by the contractor:
  • the owner of the property (usually the employer) must be enriched;
  • the amounts owing to the contractor must be due and payable to him; and
  • the contractor must be and remain in possession of the property. 
 Possession is made up of two elements:
  • the contractor’s physical control or occupation of the property; and
  • the contractor’s intention to hold and exercise that possession over the property.
3. What happens if you give away possession?

The lien does not automatically revive if the contractor relinquishes its possession of the property and subsequently regains it.

4. What does it mean to waive your builders lien?

An employer will often require that the contractor waives its lien. Most of the standard form building contracts in fact make provision for the employer to provide a payment guarantee to the contractor in return for which the contractor waives his lien over any work done in terms of that contract.



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