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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.
The construction industry makes up a large portion of the US economy: over 6 percent of all employment, and 4 percent of the entire nation’s GDP. With one industry playing...
Bellows is a full-service plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical company providing high-quality maintenance and installation for homes and businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. They’ve grown extremely fast because...
Contrary to what you might have heard, federal government construction jobs can be fairly lucrative for contractors and subcontractors. And with the upcoming passing of new federal infrastructure funding, lots...
Bidding and winning government construction contracts is different than in the private sector: There’s more room for negotiation in a private sector contract than there is in a government contract. ...
Starting a contracting business in Wyoming is an exciting time. Once you own a business, you’ll be able to make your own hours, choose your clients, specialize in certain types...
As much of the United States emerges from the shadow of COVID-19, many individuals and firms are beginning to see a return to normal operations. Some businesses, however, continue to...
Each month, members of Levelset’s Payment Professionals Community nominate a credit manager that they feel is worthy of recognition. After being nominated by his boss, the July 2021 Credit Manager...
Contractors in Alaska can have it pretty tough: Between dealing with the brutal winters and months without typical sunlight, making a living in the construction industry can be challenging. Mother...
A bank would never lend money without reviewing a potential customer’s finances — they want multiple years (and possibly a pint of your blood) to assess your credit risk ratios...
Ayla Gokturk is the Regional Credit and Collections Manager for the west coast division of Waste Collections – the third-largest garbage hauler in the United States. As the regional credit...
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