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It may seem that shifting liability down the payment chain is just the way of the world in the construction industry. Often times, that’s the truth (but that’s not the...

P3 Projects are gaining popularity across the country. The flexibility that a Public-Private Partnership Project can provide is invaluable. P3 projects bring together public and private entities for construction projects in...

Notice requirements for construction payment claims can make or break a party’s attempt at recovery. Sometimes  notice requirements are relaxed, such as this claim under Tennessee Prompt Payment statutes. Other times...

While surety bonds are meant to offer financial security for contractors and suppliers, surety providers often try to avoid making payments at all costs. This tactic was on display when...

With the new year comes new changes to the construction industry. Knowing how electing Donald Trump will affect the industry is undoubtedly atop this list, but there are also some...

The biggest difference between public and private projects is the requirement of performance and payment bonds on public jobs. We have more material on performance and payment bonds, but in short,...

Mechanics liens are the best mechanism in construction payment to promote fairness. By filing a lien, a lienholder secures their right to payment by encumbering the property. Unfortunately, in some...

In order to work on a public project, be it local, state, or federal, a general contractor must obtain surety bonds. These bonds protect the awarding authority by ensuring the...

The Miller Act is legislation passed in order to protect the subcontractors, suppliers, and other down the chain laborers on federal construction projects. Under the Miller Act, general contractors on federal...

Working on a public project poses both benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, a contractor working with a government agency can expect a reliable property owner and some assurance of...