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Retainage
by Matt Viator
Jan 18, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Retainage in the Construction Industry
The practice of retainage, aka retention, has a tremendous impact on the construction industry. Learn how retainage works on different types of...
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Aug 15, 2017
Retainage: What It Means For Your Mechanics Lien Deadline
Even thought the practice of retainage is widespread in the construction industry, successfully navigating the burden of retainage can be challenging and...
by Jonny Finity
Nov 19, 2019
How Subcontractors Can Get Retainage Back From GC Faster
by Alex Benarroche
Jul 20, 2018
Can Contractors Withhold Retainage on Federal Construction Jobs?
by Alex Benarroche
Mar 08, 2019
Retention Bonds – An Alternative to Waiting for Retainage
Recent posts on Retainage
by Alex Benarroche
Aug 25, 2022
Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters
by Isaac Barzso
Jul 09, 2022
How to Get Paid on Georgia Public Projects
by Isaac Barzso
Jun 16, 2022
How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects
by Dawn Killough
Jun 06, 2022
Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide
by Isaac Barzso
Jun 03, 2022
How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects
by Jonny Finity
Feb 14, 2022
Recording & Tracking Retainage Receivable: QuickBooks for Contractors
by Thomas Tracy
Feb 11, 2022
Managing Accounts Receivable in QB: QuickBooks for Contractors
by Alex Benarroche
Jul 27, 2020
How to Send a Notice of Contractual Retainage in Texas
by Dawn Killough
Jun 04, 2020
Collecting Final Payment: A checklist for contractors
by Tom Scalisi
Apr 13, 2020
Construction tips for collecting retainage in the age of COVID-19
by Dawn Killough
Feb 20, 2020
ConsensusDocs 751: Short Form Subcontract Payment Terms Explained
by Dawn Killough
Feb 20, 2020
ConsensusDocs 750: Subcontract Payment Clauses Explained In Simple Terms
by Alex Benarroche
Nov 15, 2019
How to Include Retainage in a Construction Payment Application
by Dawn Killough
Nov 01, 2019
Construction Cash Flow Management Strategies
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 27, 2019
New Jersey Retainage | A Guide to Full Payment on Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 27, 2019
Washington Retainage | A Guide to Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 25, 2019
Colorado Retainage Law | A Guide to Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 20, 2019
Pennsylvania Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 17, 2019
Georgia’s Guide to Retainage on Public & Private Construction Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 17, 2019
Michigan Prompt Pay & Retainage | A Guide to Payment on Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 13, 2019
Nevada Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Sep 12, 2019
New York Retainage Laws | A Guide to Public & Private Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Jun 27, 2019
A Guide to Utah Retainage Laws
by Alex Benarroche
Jun 10, 2019
Arizona Retainage Laws | A Guide to Private & Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Jun 10, 2019
California Retainage Laws | A Guide to Private & Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Jun 07, 2019
Florida Retainage Laws | A Guide to Private & Public Projects
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Feb 19, 2018
Time for Change: Why the Practice of Retainage Is in Need of Significant Reform
by Nate Budde
Oct 10, 2017
Residential Construction in Texas: Do Retainage Rules Apply?
by Nate Budde
Sep 15, 2017
How Do Preliminary Notices Work With Respect to Retainage?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jun 29, 2017
How Preliminary Notices Improve The Payment Process For Everyone
by Peter Menge
Mar 27, 2017
Retainage – It Gets the Job Done
by Peter Menge
Jan 23, 2017
Retainage can be a Huge Burden for Subcontractors
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 07, 2016
Reduced Retainage Is Not Released Retainage
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 11, 2013
Retainage Best Practices for Collections