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Getting paid in construction is slow, hard, and stressful – that’s the takeaway from a survey of over 500 construction professionals conducted in collaboration between Levelset and TSheets by Quickbooks. ...
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...
We changed our name to Levelset today because the name zlien wasn’t good enough. And here – beginning at the very beginning – is why. It’s 2006. The...
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.
There are four basic reports that make up the core financial statements of a construction company: Balance Sheet, Income Statement (or Profit and Loss Statement), Cash Flow Report, and Work-in-Progress...
Mechanics lien rights are statutory rights, which means that you must comply with specific legal requirements in order to exercise these rights. And courts are typically unafraid to enforce those...
If you’ve gone unpaid while working on a construction project in the Green Mountain State, then a mechanics lien might be exactly what you’re looking for. A mechanics lien is...
You just received a demand letter from a sub or supplier. It says something about…a prompt payment law? It even threatens interest penalties and potentially court costs if you don’t...
Change orders happen on nearly every construction project. While they’re often necessary, they can be confusing, and and feel just like extra unnecessary work. But performing work – without written...
A mechanics lien is an incredibly powerful tool to ensure payment on a construction project. Given how effective they are, they must be kept in check to avoid any frivolous...
Getting paid on a construction project in California is complicated, and no two construction jobs are alike. Whether you’re an honest construction business that’s struggling to get paid, or a...
All residential contractors working in Maine should be aware that all of their contracts must be writing under the Maine Home Construction Contract Act. A violation under these provisions can...
If you’ve gone unpaid while working on a private project in Wyoming, you may want to consider filing a mechanics lien. A mechanics lien is one of the most powerful...
In 2019, these U.S. contractors had the highest rates of jobs without reported payment issues. Fast or on-time payments improve outcomes for everyone on a construction project. Good payment practices...