Construction Payment Blog

What impact does bonding a mechanics lien have for the company that filed the lien? How is it done, and who pays for the bond? Learn the practical implications for...

Short Answer: Yes. Although frequently called a “lien,” it is more accurately referred to as the filing of a claim. Long Answer: I’ve had a number of folks contact me...

Is a Church A Public Project, or a Private Commercial Project? Short Answer: Private commercial project, every time. Long Answer: Everyone who has taken a political science class in college...

This probably isn't news to anyone reading this, but construction projects can sometimes be a complicated mess. There's just so much that can go wrong: personal tastes and tolerances (intolerances?)...

Last week, I read an Associated Press article commenting on the economy’s effects on the home building market:  As fewer people buy homes, apartment construction surges. While this makes sense,...

This article was originally published on December 5, 2011 and was updated on January 6, 2017. Regardless of where you’ve performed construction work, if you’re interested in filing a mechanics...

Efficient planning and scheduling are essential to a project's success. There are many different ways to plan a project, and some are more effective than others. The construction pull planning...

Trade stacking can be an effective method to get a project back on schedule, but when done incorrectly can lead to a number of extra costs and risks.

Getting a copy of the payment bond is an important step in making a bond claim, but many times a general contractor won't cooperate. There's another option, the Freedom of...

A work breakdown structure is a great way to make complex things seem simple. It offers a macro and micro level view of the entire project. This can help increase...