You spend a lot of time considering the expenses and risks when preparing a bid for a construction project. Regardless of how much time you spend though, you cannot predict every event that may arise which may cause you to … Read More
Do lien rights exist against the property or the leasehold?
Most construction projects are organized in a manner that looks like a tree’s roots. At the top is the owner standing as the trunk of the tree. Below the owner is a general contractor who sprouts several more “roots” to … Read More
When does a preliminary notice need to be served twice?
If you ever try to file a mechanic’s lien on your own to protect your right to be paid on a construction job, you will learn how complicated the lien process is. Even if you just read your state’s mechanic’s … Read More
What Construction Contractors Can Do to Avoid Litigation
Conflict is common in the construction industry but most conflicts can be resolved without ending up in a legal battle. Construction contractors who plan ahead and quickly respond to conflicts are the most successful at avoiding litigation. While there is … Read More
Ensure Final Payment – The Actions You Can Take
It is common in large projects operating on serious budgets for final payment to be delayed. This is often the payment that contains the contractor’s profit. For this, and for the five reasons listed below, having a final payment checklist … Read More
Top 3 Lien Challenges for Large Construction Firms
Large construction firms face unique challenges when managing their lien filing and tracking process. Much of this complexity comes from the size, scope, and number of projects they’re involved with at any given time. Large construction firms will find it … Read More
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 get paid for each project. While this checklist will differ for each company and for … Read More
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 homes. This means that all types of construction projects abound. In many cases, work must … Read More