The Michigan Construction Trust Fund statute was enacted to protect lower tier construction participants from any misuse of their earned funds. Several states have enacted their own version of a...

How to file a Mechanics Lien in California. Read this step-by-step guide that goes through all of the steps required to file a mechanics lien in the state of California.

A Georgia Notice of Commencement must be filed within 15 days of commencing work, but a late Notice of Commencement is still considered valid.

Retainage on Utah construction projects can be a frustrating practice, but a good understanding of your rights can help ensure you get paid in full.

Balfour Beatty is one of the world’s largest general contractors and works with tens of thousands of subcontractors across the globe. In an industry with extreme cash flow challenges and...

The time for making Florida construction defect claims was effectively shortened by HB 447. Still, a claim must be made within either 4 or 10 years, depending on whether the...

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,...

When a Notice of Commencement filing is required, these documents can have a significant impact on both parties throughout the payment chain, and the property itself. Notices of commencement are...

An overview of Florida's Notice to Owner requirement which is essential info for the FL construction industry. Link to a free Notice to Owner (NTO) template and guide.

Iowa mechanics liens for tenant improvements are severely limited, as evidenced by a recent case that reached the Iowa Supreme Court.