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by Jonny Finity
May 28, 2020
Ultimate Guide to Preliminary Notice in Construction
This comprehensive article will explain everything you need to know about preliminary notices, why they’re so important, and best practices for everyone...
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Sep 21, 2015
Is Preliminary Notice Required In My State? (List of Notice and Non-Notice States)
This article on preliminary notices was originally published on Nov. 30, 2010. It was updated on Sep. 21, 2015. Preliminary notices Some...
by Peter Menge
Apr 30, 2019
Construction Notices 101: Preliminary Notice vs. Notice of Intent to Lien
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Can You File A Mechanics Lien Without A Preliminary Notice?
by Olivia Huppman
Apr 30, 2019
Why You Should Send Preliminary Notice Even If It’s Not Required
Recent posts on Preliminary Notice
by Alex Benarroche
Dec 19, 2025
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by Isaac Barzso
Jun 16, 2022
How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects
by Daniel Gray
May 04, 2022
4 Key Habits of Large, Successful Contractors
by Scott Peper
Dec 03, 2021
Construction Communication: 9 Tips to Reduce Delays & Get Paid Faster
by Marissa Minter
Nov 30, 2021
From Spreadsheets to Software: How a Contractor Cut Time Spent on Paperwork in Half
by Christen Craig
Oct 22, 2021
Credit Managers Nationwide Have Made the Move to Lien Rights Automation (and They’re Loving It!)
by Marissa Minter
Oct 19, 2021
3 Challenges When Using a Manual or In-House Process for Your Notices
by Christen Craig
Oct 15, 2021
How Equipment and Material Suppliers Across the US are Using Automation to Manage Risk
by Marissa Minter
Sep 16, 2021
How a California Contractor Uses Lien Rights Software to Avoid Payment Problems
by Marissa Minter
Sep 03, 2021
A Credit Manager’s Perspective on Protecting Lien Rights on Every Project
by Marissa Minter
Aug 31, 2021
Waste Connections Case Study: Embracing Automation to Protect Lien Rights
by Dawn Killough
Aug 18, 2021
Conformed Copy vs. Certified Copy: Which Type of Document Do You Need?
by Dawn Killough
Aug 17, 2021
Utah’s State Construction Registry: A Guide for Contractors & Suppliers
by Marissa Minter
Jul 26, 2021
How a Growing Plumbing Company in Texas Uses Lien Rights to Take on Bigger Jobs
by Marissa Minter
Jun 30, 2021
3 Myths About Sending Lien Notices
by Marissa Minter
Jun 14, 2021
How a Growing Specialty Contractor Secures Payments With Notices
by Marissa Minter
Jun 07, 2021
How a California Contractor Saves Time on 20-Day Preliminary Notices
by Tom Scalisi
Apr 29, 2021
How to Send a Preliminary Notice
by John Weirich
Apr 13, 2021
5 Videos to Help Streamline Your Texas Monthly Notice Process
by Marissa Minter
Apr 08, 2021
Why an Electrical Distributor Embraced Preliminary Notice Automation and Saves Hours Every Month
by Marissa Minter
Mar 31, 2021
How a Growing Concrete Supplier Reduced DSO and Quit Chasing Payments
by Tom Scalisi
Mar 22, 2021
10 Common Construction Risks (And How to Manage Them)
by Marissa Minter
Feb 22, 2021
3 Benefits Your Construction Company is Missing if You’re Using a Notice Provider
by Marissa Minter
Jan 28, 2021
3 Benefits a Credit Team Gained From Upgrading Their Lien Rights Process
by Tom Scalisi
Jan 22, 2021
How to Talk to the Sales Team About Mechanics Liens and Notices
by Marissa Minter
Jan 21, 2021
4 Reasons You’re Dealing With Slow Payment on Jobs — and What You Can Do About It
by Marissa Minter
Jan 07, 2021
A Florida Contractor’s Unique Perspective on Always Sending a Notice to Owner
by Marissa Minter
Dec 14, 2020
Close Out the Year Without the Stress of Unpaid Invoices
by Marissa Minter
Dec 02, 2020
Three Businesses Share How They Track Lien Deadlines Without Spreadsheets and Calendars
by Marissa Minter
Nov 27, 2020
How to Keep Up With Urgent Lien Deadlines When You Wear Multiple Hats
by Marissa Minter
Nov 24, 2020
How a Restoration Company Got Their Payment Cycle Down to 17 Days
by Marissa Minter
Nov 20, 2020
The Four Simple Steps a Florida Subcontractor Takes to Get Paid Faster
by Marissa Minter
Nov 18, 2020
How Subcontractors and Suppliers Can Reduce Financial Risk With a Proactive Process
by Marissa Minter
Nov 11, 2020
How a Texas Supplier Cut Their Payment Collection Time in Half
by Marissa Minter
Nov 06, 2020
Two Companies Discover That Sending Notices Puts Customers At Ease
by Dawn Killough
Aug 25, 2020
How to Fix Incorrect Information on a Construction Notice or Lien
by Tom Scalisi
Aug 10, 2020
When to Involve the Mortgage Company in the Mechanics Lien Process
by Alex Benarroche
Jul 27, 2020
How to Send a Notice of Contractual Retainage in Texas
by Tom Scalisi
Jul 23, 2020
Navigating Insurance Claims: What Restoration Contractors Need to Know
by Alex Benarroche
Jul 21, 2020
Texas Notice of Specially Fabricated Materials | All You Need to Know
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