Construction Payment Blog

Construction payment issues and contract disputes happen regularly on projects. When you want to foreclose a mechanics lien or run into a legal dispute, it’s reassuring to have an experienced...

Pretty much everyone working in construction faces payment problems. In many cases, problematic communication is the main factor behind any payment issues. The link between field and office teams is...

If a GC has sent you a ConsensusDocs 751 Standard Short Form Agreement Between Constructor and Subcontractor, you will want to know what it says about getting paid. Many GCs...

ConsensusDocs are standard construction documents put together by a team of people in the industry representing all facets of a project, from design to contracting to ownership. The documents are...

The UK Prompt Payment Code was instated in 2008. Much like the Prompt Payment Acts here in the US, it sets standards for good payment practices in the construction industry....

A mechanics lien is one of the most powerful tools that contractors can use to get paid. That’s true whether you’re in Florida or Alaska, or anywhere in between. But...

When a GC or property owner delays payment to their subcontractors, it’s not just annoying — late payments can get expensive. Allowing a contractor or project owner to pay late...

For cash-strapped contractors, invoice factoring may be one option to help solve cash flow problems. However, not every factoring company is willing to put their money in the construction industry....

The five main types of construction contracts are lump sum, time and materials, cost-plus, unit price, and guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Because there are so many different types of construction...

Service and Repair Contracts in California are construction contracts between a homeowner or tenant and a contractor. These contracts are used to establish the details of home improvement work. Residents...