Construction Payment Blog

The Alabama Prompt Pay laws were enacted to quell one of the most damaging practices in the construction industry; slow payment. Having to chase down payment is both costly and...

This guide to New York retainage laws will provide you with the rates, deadlines, and everything else you need to know to get paid what you've earned.

The Pennsylvania Prompt Pay Act provides protections to anyone receiving payment on public or private construction projects within the state. The statutes set payment requirements to both those making payment and...

The New Hampshire preliminary notice process on private construction projects is particularly unique. Although not technically required to secure the right to file a mechanics lien, failing to send one...

New York retainage laws were enacted to act as protection against non-performance of contractors and material suppliers on construction projects. However, given the financial hardship that this practice imposes on...

The South Carolina Prompt Pay Act was enacted to essentially set a default payment schedule on construction projects. These provisions ensure that contractors, subs, and material suppliers who perform in...

The South Dakota Notice of Furnishing requirements for sub-tier parties is determined by the actions of higher-tiered participants. If the owner or general contractor files a Notice of Commencement on...

Missouri lien waivers are an often overlooked, yet important aspect of the mechanics lien process. The statutes do provide a statutory lien waiver, but only for a certain type of...

The Tennessee Prompt Pay Act provides protections to anyone working on public or private construction projects within the state. The statutes set payment requirements to both those making payment and those...

A Montana Notice of Right to Claim a Lien is their version of a traditional preliminary notice. It’s important to know the ins and outs of this notice requirement, as...