2020 Report: Construction Suffers From Wasted Time & Slow Payment
In theory, a construction project follows a tried-and-true process: Estimate a job, win the bid, do the work correctly, keep up with paperwork, get paid – all on schedule and...
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Guide to Filing A Mechanics Lien when Coronavirus Impacts Your Job
Coronavirus is impacting construction jobs across the United States. Projects are being delayed. Supplies are being pinched. People are getting sick and quarantined. Cities are issuing “shelter in place” orders....
How Contractors Can Survive Coronavirus: Get Paid, Not Burned
Getting paid as a construction contractor is already hard without the coronavirus. Contractors face a major cash threat with the coronavirus outbreak and threatening recession. This article examines how current...
Construction Demand Letters – How To Write One That Gets You Paid
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...
How to File a Mechanics Lien: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide For Any State
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,...
What is A Notice of Intent to Lien And Should I Send One?
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? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid
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 Ultimate Guide to Retainage in the Construction Industry
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...
The Ultimate Guide to Lien Waivers in Construction
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.
What Is A Joint Check Agreement?
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...
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Ultimate Guide to Preliminary Notices in Construction
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.
What Exactly Is a Texas Constitutional Mechanics Lien?
Anyone in the industry can tell you that mechanics liens are the best way to guarantee payment on a construction project. This is true across the country, including the state...
Securing Payment With a North Dakota Notice of Intent to Lien
Securing and leveraging your mechanics lien rights is the single most effective way to protect yourself against non-payment in the construction industry. To do so, there are specific requirements, notices,...
May 2020: Construction Payment Index Shows Signs Of Industry Recovery
According to new data analysis from Levelset’s Construction Payment Index, the construction industry is starting to show signs of recovery from the impact of coronavirus. While some states are still...
When & Why To Should Send a Nebraska Notice of Right to Lien
Nebraska preliminary notices aren’t necessarily required, but they can affect your lien rights on certain construction projects. Claimants who don’t send a Notice of Right to Assert a Lien on...
Prequalifying a General Contractor: A Guide for Subcontractors, Suppliers & Property Owners
The more you know about a potential construction project, the better prepared you’ll be to take it on. As the old adage goes, “Knowledge is power.” This is especially true...
The Carrot & The Stick: Payment Incentives That Motivate Construction Customers To Pay Their Account
The speed that a subcontractor receives payment can determine a lot for the success of their business. Everyone needs their slice of the pie to keep their business moving forward....
Serving a NY Notice of Lien? Substantial Compliance Doesn’t Apply
Every contractor should be familiar with the mechanics lien requirements of the state that they are working in. Granted, there are many different requirements and deadlines to wrap your head...
Georgia Contractor Loses Claim Over Qualifying Agent License Dispute
The state of Georgia takes contractor licensing very seriously. In fact, so much so, that an unlicensed contractor can’t even enforce the terms of their contract for work performed. Period....
Extending a Colorado Mechanics Lien Filing Deadline
Meeting your deadlines are crucial to securing your lien rights. Any misstep in sending notices, filing a claim, or meeting your enforcement deadlines can result in the loss of lien...
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