Ask an Attorney: How do add orders affect lien rights?
This week’s question comes to us from a materials supplier. Sometimes, the line between what’s contractually a separate job and what’s an addition to an existing one is difficult to...
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Ask an Attorney: I’m third-tier on a construction project — do I have to sign a lien waiver?
This week’s question comes from a supplier. It can be difficult to understand where you fit into the hierarchy of a project, especially when you run into confusing payment requests....
Ask an Expert: How do I sell my boss on better software for the credit team?
This week’s question comes to us from someone in the construction credit world. Construction credit is a pivotal part of the industry and assessing construction credit can mean a lot...
Ask an Expert: What should I learn as a new credit manager?
This week’s question comes to us from a new construction credit manager. Construction credit can be a challenging part of the industry for many — credit is an indispensable part...
Ask an Expert: Can I place a mechanics lien without a written contract?
This week’s question comes from a general contractor. The “handshake agreement” is still all-too-common in construction — but it can leave either side of the agreement vulnerable. Construction lawyer and...
Ask an Attorney: Do I still have lien rights if a property is sold before I get paid?
This week’s question comes from a General Contractor. With the housing market in such a volatile state, we thought several people may be wondering what happens to their lien rights...