
Subcontractors: Get Paid by the End of the Year
It’s the holiday season and for construction professionals, that means looking to close your books for the year and enjoy a few days of well-earned

November Lien Law Update: Lawmaker wants to close property lien loophole
Lawmaker wants to close property lien loophole In Grand Rapids, MI, a state lawmaker is working to change the mechanics lien laws. Currently,

5 Tips for Filing Liens in More Than One State
If your construction business works across state lines, or you travel to different locations as you find jobs that need your specific skills, then you

Advanced Credit and Collection Tools for Credit Professionals In Construction
Collections is a challenge for any business, but the construction industry is subject to a set of complex arrangements that result in unique challenges. Construction

What Is a Project Compliance Checklist and How Can it Help Construction Companies Get Paid?
Developing a project compliance checklist is a vital way to ensure your construction business is taking the steps you need to take in order to

Disaster Recovery Updates for Construction Professionals in Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico
In the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, areas in Texas, Florida, and all of Puerto Rico are left rebuilding critical infrastructure, businesses, and

Understanding Retainage – And its Alternatives
Construction contracts include retainage as an amount of money withheld by the property owner or general contractor until the project is substantially complete. In some

Power Negotiation: Effective Legal Tools to Achieve Settlement Out of Court
As a construction professional, when you’re faced with litigation it’s ideal to put yourself in a position of power to achieve settlement out of court.

5 Main Problems in the Construction Industry in the USA
Construction is an industry where many businesses attain great wealth, but getting there can be difficult. Between tight margins and a fluctuating economy, construction professionals

How Long Does a Lien Last?
As a construction professional, you’re probably very familiar with the process of filing a mechanics lien, from collecting the necessary job information up front to

What to do When a Lien Just Isn’t Enough and You Need a Lien Lawyer’s Help?
Filing a mechanics lien is generally a straightforward process, but there are many little details that can complicate this process. In these situations, bringing in

Lien Law Update: Cities, Business, and States Caught Up in Construction Conflicts
Judge orders Pendleton mill owner to sell: A recent conflict in Anderson County, SC has ordered Pendleton Mill owner, as part of a dispute over