Retainage is an incredibly common inclusion in most construction contracts. Given the inherent risk of abuse associated with retainage practices, many states regulate the amount and timing for the release...
Getting paid on time in construction can be hard, and slow payments are all too common. Charging late fees or interest penalties can be an effective way to get invoices...
If you experience property damage that’s covered by insurance, hiring a restoration contractor has its advantages. Most notably, they are familiar with dealing with insurance company claims. However, this familiarity...
Deciding to terminate a subcontractor is not a decision that should be taken lightly. There are a lot of risks and costs associated with termination, even if the termination is...
Construction defect claims are very technical and difficult to prove. One key aspect of a defect claim is that the claim is made within the statute of repose deadline. These...
If you’ve worked in the construction industry for any period of time, you’ve likely signed a lien waiver. However, just because its standard practice, doesn’t mean that all lien waivers are standard....
Early this year, Oregon bill HB 2415 went into effect, changing some of the retainage requirements under Oregon’s prompt payment laws. Oregon law now requires the hiring party to hold...
New York mechanics lien rights are available to a broad array of potential claimants. Given how effective the mechanics lien process is to recover payment in the construction industry, New...
Anyone working in the construction industry should be familiar with their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. But, in order to file a lien claim,...
Most states have some form of prompt payment requirements. These laws are meant to ensure that property owners and contractors pay for construction services in a timely fashion. Kansas has...