General Contractor License Requirements. Each state has license and license bond requirements for general contractors that work on public jobs. Our free guide lists all of the license and license...
The process of extending a California mechanics lien as described above is not simple, nor is it speedy. This is unfortunate because most of these "credit deals" get consummated at the last...
The construction industry loves its paper. On just a single project, there are many documents that must be exchanged such as contracts, notices, pay apps, lien waivers, and more. One...
If you start a project without dealing with these issues, you may find yourself having trouble getting paid. Though the paperwork and tasks involved may seem as though they're taking...
Does this sound familiar? A new project comes up and you go to visit the client. After some discussion and gathering requirements, you write up an estimate for the work....
Dealing with strict deadlines is a huge part of navigating mechanics lien and payment bond claims. These deadlines can be triggered by different dates and other project milestones such as the...
You just got hired on a construction site. Congratulations! But, are you ready to start, because guess what: you start immediately, as in right now -- TODAY! But is there any drawback to starting a...
Being an HVAC construction contractor comes with a slew of responsibilities, not the least of which is getting bonded. The bonding process requires an understanding of the project requirements as...
Hold on! Is this the right waiver for your situation? This waiver is both final and unconditional. Meaning, once this waiver is submitted, all lien rights for this claimant are forfeited. If future...
Before we get to the form - let's be sure it's even the right form for your situation. This waiver is unconditional, and it's made in exchange for progress payments....