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Construction can be a tough business. Contractors, suppliers, and laborers need to have a high degree of skill and technical knowledge to build increasingly complex things. But they also need...
This comprehensive article will explain everything you need to know about preliminary notices, why they’re so important, and best practices for everyone on a construction project.
Contractors sometimes have to wait a long time for payment. A demand letter can be a powerful weapon in your arsenal to get paid faster. If you are waiting on...
A step-by-step guide on how to file a mechanics lien for any state in the United States. Outlines the process of filing a construction lien, including rules and requirements. Resources,...
Learn why a Notice of Intent to Lien is one of the most effective ways to resolve a payment issue on a construction project. THE demand letter that gets results...
How do mechanics liens work? We've put together a list of 17 different ways a mechanics lien empowers the construction industry to get paid the money they've earned on their...
The practice of retainage, aka retention, has a tremendous impact on the construction industry. Learn how retainage works on different types of projects and in different states. Article links to...
What are lien waivers in construction? This article is the ultimate guide for construction lien waivers including essential information and links to download any lien waiver form you need.
While joint checks and joint check agreements are common in the construction business, these agreements can actually be entered into by businesses in any industry. However, these tools are utilized...
Back charges can be tricky if you're not careful! It's incredibly important to prioritize communication and documentation when back charges are in play.
If safety squints don’t fly on the jobsite. They definitely won’t when it comes to the county recorder looking at your lien or preliminary notice. Submitting a document for recording...
In the world of mechanics lien and bond claim law, deadlines are famously unforgiving. For subcontractors and suppliers, missing a notice deadline, even by a single day, can cause valuable...
Attaching extra documents to a mechanics lien can make or break your filing, but the rules aren’t uniform. Some states mandate specific attachments by statute, while others merely allow or...
As the construction industry prepares for the 2025 winter break, a recent executive order has introduced unexpected complexity to year-end compliance. While these additional days off are intended for federal...
Great news for construction businesses in California! Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 440- also known as the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act- into law. This new...
Big news for contractors working on public works projects in Georgia! A new piece of legislation, House Bill 137 (HB 137), has been signed into law, increasing the contract value...
Contractors operate with low profit margins as it is, so absorbing the increased cost of materials and labor is usually not an option. There are three main ways contractors can...
The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, but women are increasingly making their mark, especially in areas like technology and credit management. As we celebrate Women...
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Annual Convention is back, and this year, it’s bigger than ever as ABC celebrates 75 years of advancing the construction industry! From February 25-27,...
Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois subcontractors will see significant changes to how they can deliver lien notices under the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act. The updated law introduces more flexible delivery...
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