Construction Payment Blog

An Arkansas Pre-Construction Notice to Owner is an important requirement to remember when working on a residential project within the state. This serves to inform owners of these types of...

Contractors sometimes have to wait a long time for payment. A demand letter can be a powerful weapon in your arsenal to get paid faster. If you are waiting on...

Construction contracts, and contracts, in general, contain all sorts of problem clauses and landmines shrouded in legal jargon. Signing a contract without understanding how certain clauses can affect your rights...

The Michigan lien waiver exchange process can be frightening. Mechanics liens are a powerful form of leverage to secure payment on a construction project. Since lien waivers are regulated in...

The Colorado construction trust fund statute was enacted to impose penalties on anyone who uses construction project funds for any other purpose but paying the contractors and suppliers on the...

The Missouri preliminary notice rules can be overwhelming. While there is no "traditional" preliminary notice required, a notice of intent to lien is required for all subcontractors. Not to mention...

Oklahoma preliminary notices are an integral step in the mechanics lien process. These notices operate in a unique manner compared to other states, and having a good understanding of when and...

The Virginia Prompt Pay Act was enacted to ensure timely payments for contractors and suppliers working on public works projects. This is achieved by imposing interest rates on any late...

The Washington Prompt Pay Act essentially creates timeframes for the payment of invoices on all public works projects within the state. These statutes cover payment and retainage to all tiers...

A South Carolina Notice of Furnishing, although not required to secure mechanics lien rights can impact the amount recoverable under a lien claim.