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Securing your rights to file a mechanics lien is an important step to ensuring payment on any given construction project. But since lien rights are statutory – meaning they are...

With the increasing risks and concerns associated with the coronavirus, construction companies need to begin preparing for setbacks that may arise. One particular area of concern is the contractor’s obligation...

The novel coronavirus pandemic has reached the United States in full force. Given the swift increase in reported cases, government officials have begun adopting measures in order to stunt the...

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has already begun to show its potentially devastating impact on businesses around the world. And the construction industry is especially at risk, as...

This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. With the death toll rising and cases being reported on nearly every continent, there’s no telling...

When a private construction project is bonded, the GC typically posts a performance bond and a payment bond to ensure the project’s completion. The payment bond is meant to benefit...

Payment bonds can provide property owners with important protection against the possibility of mechanics liens being filed on their property. They replace a lien’s interest in the property with a...

Securing and enforcing your lien rights can be tricky. There are numerous notice, timing, and other requirements that must be met. However, one of the most fundamental aspects of mechanics...

No one enters into a construction contract expecting problems or disputes. However, because they often arise in construction projects, a growing number of contracts include an arbitration clause. An arbitrator’s...

This week, a tornado ripped through Nashville and the surrounding counties in central Tennessee. The natural disaster caused massive damage, leaving devastation and heartbreak in its wake. As support pours...