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Construction Industry Booming, But Slow Payment Hurts Businesses: 2022 Survey Report
After a slowdown at the onset of the pandemic, the construction industry is once again booming across the residential, commercial, and public sectors. However, despite strong projections for growth in...
May 2, 2022
Recent stories
Intel’s Ohio Semiconductor Factories: Project Guide for Subcontractors
Intel has announced its plans to break ground on $20 billion semiconductor factories outside Columbus,...
Jun 24, 2022
Indiana: Suppliers-to-Suppliers Now Have Lien Rights
Mechanics lien rights are the most powerful tool in the construction industry to recover payment....
Jun 24, 2022
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Problem projects
Illinois: $250M Apartment Construction Project Faces $1.5M Mechanics Lien, Suit from 3 Subcontractors
The developers of an apartment complex in an up-and-coming Chicago suburb are being sued by three subcontractors after the project...
Jun 9, 2022
Watterson Construction Sues International Door After Reported Delays & Defects on F-35 Hangar Project
Access Communications Group Files $2.7M Miller Act Claim Over Texas Border Wall Contract Cancelation
Industry trends
Storm Season 2022: Material and Labor Shortages Are Top of Mind for Contractors
Storm season has officially begun for those living in the Southern US and Mexico — and it’s not slated to...
Jun 9, 2022
Swimming Pool Contractors in Hot Water with Delays, Shortages, and Payment Problems
Contractors Raise Prices Over Increasing Construction Costs
Legal alerts
Indiana: Suppliers-to-Suppliers Now Have Lien Rights
Mechanics lien rights are the most powerful tool in the construction industry to recover payment. One notable exclusion from lien...
Jun 24, 2022
Florida Final Payment Affidavit: Appellate Court Clarifies 5-Day Timing
Virginia Private Prompt Pay & Pay-if-Paid Legislation Enacted: Effective January 1, 2023
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Levelset’s Payment Professionals Community Does Louisville 2022 with NACM
Every year, the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) hosts a conference for credit and collection professionals nationwide, with great...
Jun 16, 2022
3 Key Pieces of Advice for Beginners From Veteran Construction Project Managers
Recap: Construction Credit, Cocktails & Conversation in San Antonio
The Ultimate Guide to Lien Waivers in Construction
Everyone in the construction industry encounters lien waiver documents, but too often, these complex and consequential forms are overlooked. Whether you’re a sole proprietor or a large corporation, understanding and managing construction lien waiver requests is important.
This comprehensive article will explain everything you need to know about lien waivers and walk you through best practices that could save your construction business from a very expensive mistake.
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‘Give People a Chance’: Leslie Turpin, Credit Manager of the Month
I am excited to introduce Leslie Turpin with Trench Shoring Company, Levelset’s Credit Manager of the Month for February 2022!...
Mar 17, 2022