Author: Olivia Huppman

  • Construction Financial Manager Review: August 12, 2016

    SUBSCRIBE This week’s Construction Financial Manager Review broadly addresses recent developments and topics of conversation in the construction industry. We try to provide you with major headlines and interesting insights to keep you on the cusp of industry news. We hope you enjoy this week’s review and would love to get your feedback. Happy weekend, Scott Wolfe…

  • Construction Financial Manager Review: August 5, 2016

    SUBSCRIBE This week’s Construction Financial Manager Review broadly addresses recent developments and topics of conversation in the construction industry. We try to provide you with major headlines and interesting insights to keep you on the cusp of industry news. We hope you enjoy this week’s review and would love to get your feedback. Happy weekend, Scott Wolfe zlien CEO…

  • What is a Mechanics Lien on a House?

    What is a Mechanics Lien on a House? A mechanics lien on a house is a legal security interest in the title of the property claimed by a party who provided labor or materials to improve the property as payment for their work. What is the Purpose of a Mechanics Lien on a House? Mechanics liens…

  • What Is a Surety Bond Claim?

    What is a Surety Bond Claim? A surety bond claim is a claim made against what amounts to a pile of money that has been set aside for the purpose of ensuring the parties on a construction project get paid. Since certain properties cannot be liened, a bond is obtained to provide a similar type…

  • What is a Preliminary 20 Day Notice?

    What is a Preliminary 20 Day Notice? A Preliminary 20 Day Notice is a document sent by subcontractors, suppliers, and other construction parties to the property owner and/or general contractor to inform them of their involvement on a project and to secure lien rights in Arizona and California. Is the Preliminary 20 Day Notice Special?…