Payment Bond

Getting a copy of the payment bond is an important step in making a bond claim, but many times a general contractor won't cooperate. There's another option, the Freedom of...

Many construction projects require contractors to have a surety bond in place just to bid on the work. If a contractor has tight bond limits, that can restrict his ability...

Even though this is a voluntary document, we strongly recommend sending it before making a payment bond claim (as long as there's still enough time). We've got a free, Notice...

In California when there is no bond present on a public construction project, a claimant can send a Stop Payment Notice (also commonly referred to as a Stop Notice). Here's...

The Government Accountability Office recently determined that surety bond requirements are rarely waived on federal projects. Without protection, small businesses and top subcontractors would likely avoid work on the projects.

Bond claims, like mechanics liens, are invaluable when settling payment disputes in construction. By establishing a payment bond, as required by the Miller Act and Little Miller Acts, a general...

The U.S. Miller Act  gives subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers a bond claim on federal projects. The Act requires that a payment bond be posted by the prime contractor for every...

In Arizona, every party without a direct contract with the general contractor is required to give a preliminary notice within 20 days of the party’s first furnishing of labor and/or materials in...

The Construction Payment Blog welcomes Seth Smiley, who contributes this guest post about payment bond claims in Louisiana. Seth is a partner at Wolfe Law Group, and a contributor to...