Construction Payment Blog

There seems to be a lot of mystery surrounding the effects of sending a preliminary notice (also called a “notice to owner” or “notice of furnishing”). Although this document is...

The world of mechanics liens is full of deadlines that both contractors and project owners need to keep in mind. From preliminary notice requirements, notices of intent, and filing a...

Oklahoma has fairly relaxed rules for contractor licensing, but it’s still important to determine whether you need one. For example, while general contractors don’t need a state-issued license, contractors working...

If you have a lien on your property or a project that you’re managing, you’re probably feeling the pressure. Financing could be getting difficult. The proposed sale you had planned...

General liability insurance provides important protection for contractors, who can be held liable for claims that their work caused bodily injury or property damage.  As one of the most common...

Almost all construction projects experience delays of some kind. Whether they are caused by the owner, contractors, or events outside of everyone’s control, they have a significant impact on project...

The unfortunate norm in the construction industry is not getting paid until the parties higher on the payment chain have been paid first. Credit managers feel this pain more than...

Construction contractors are no strangers to contracts and agreements. They provide the backbone for all relationships in the industry. General contractors contract with owners, subcontractors contract with general contractors, and...

Delays happen on almost every construction project. Contractors lose time and money waiting on project owners or dealing with events out of their control. If the cause of the delay...

Starting a contracting company is an exciting time for any Indiana contractor. You’ll be the boss, so choosing the projects, workforce, and customers you want to work with is up...