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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.
Although a controversial topic, retainage is commonplace in the construction industry. You can find retainage provisions in almost every modern construction contract. But at the end of the day, that’s...
Changes to the scope of work – the specific work outlined in the contract – happen all the time on construction projects. These can result in either an increase or...
Construction projects each operate differently, and the documents and payment processes are no exception. However, every project generally requires some sort of payment application. Sometimes it can be as simple...
Depending on the size of a construction project, there can be anywhere from five to forty or more subcontractors working, and progress billing, on a job. Of course, everyone may...
All construction projects go through changes. Once you’re on the job, the project scope and site conditions often turn out different than you expected when you signed the contract. Sometimes...
For contractors, a good credit management policy goes a long way to reducing the risk of non-payment. It should set guidelines for extending credit, and include a well-written collections policy...
If working on a project using the American Institute of Architects (AIA) payment applications, the GC will likely require you to provide a continuation sheet along with it. It’s known...
For most projects, a simple invoice is all you need to submit in order to get paid. On larger projects, particularly in commercial construction, there may be additional documents that...
A construction project is a fluid and somewhat unpredictable animal. Once the project is underway, it rarely goes according to plan. Owners can change their minds, or unforeseen issues may...
Every construction project is unique, including the payment terms and documents you need to provide to receive payment. A number of construction projects will require subcontractors to use a payment...