Construction Payment Blog

Swinerton is one of the largest general contractors in the US. For subcontractors considering a project with the GC — or those already on the job — this guide will...

For folks in the construction industry, a mechanics lien is one of the most valuable tools for getting paid. Every state has mechanics lien laws that protect construction professionals facing...

Regions Facility Services, a Florida-based trade contracting business, almost never had issues with non paying customers prior to COVID-19. However, in the spring of 2020 when many businesses were forced...

Running the back office of a construction business is a challenging job. While your team in the field is getting work done on the jobsite, you need people to keep...

Value engineering is a method of systematically increasing the value of production. In construction, value engineering can help project stakeholders identify alternative approaches that lower costs, reduce inefficiencies, and increase...

When you have dozens or hundreds of projects going on at a time, managing the processes and paperwork for protecting your lien rights can feel like a full-time job. Even...

Bidding is an essential and integral part of the construction industry, but it can be a challenging skill to master. It appeals to humanity’s inherent competitive streak, pitting us against...

How profitable are your construction projects? Do you know which ones are making money and which aren’t? If not, a construction job profitability report will give you the information you’re...

Contractor profit in the construction field is a tough proposition. Between the painfully slow payment times and razor-thin profit margins, it can be downright difficult to get ahead, let alone...

It doesn’t matter how good they are at their trade or how well they run their business — subcontractors have a tough time getting paid. Even if you finish a...