Category: Construction Payment
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Do Lien Rights Exist For Utility Work?
When there’s a payment issue on a construction project, filing a mechanics lien should be a last resort. Nobody likes having to file a lien, and nobody likes having to fend off a lien claim either. While exercising lien rights should be a last resort, leveraging them – or at least preserving them – should…
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Construction Has A Payment Emergency. More Regulation Is A Fake Answer.
You can be certain that somewhere in the world, lots of people are working on “payment reform” to give relief to the millions of contractors who struggle with the worst payment reality known to mankind. Construction payment is always in a state of emergency.
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Do I Need to Send a Notice of Intent Before Making a Construction Bond Claim?
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 of Intent template you can download and use on your own projects. Just click the banner below to download your free copy.
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Hurricane Season is Approaching — Is Your Construction Business Ready?
This preparation is also important for the hardworking people that work in the construction business, some of whom may be called upon to take part in the rebuilding process. Contractors, subs, suppliers, equipment renters, and others need to determine if their businesses are ready to take on the extra work that may come from a…
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Mechanics Lien Rights and 2-Tier Distribution: Are You Protected?
In short, the effect that 2-tier distribution might have on lien rights is directly related to “project role.” (Project role is a term that’s used as a way to classify each participant on a construction project. Potential roles include the general or prime contractor, a subcontractor, material supplier, equipment renter, and so on.) Generally speaking, material…