Category: Construction Payment
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Don’t Surprise the Surety – Streamline Getting Paid On Bond Claims
On an almost universal basis, the surety requires the contractor agree to indemnify it from claims, which means that any claims made against and paid by the bond will eventually be repaid by the contractor, along with any attorney fees incurred by the surety in dealing with the claim. To ensure the contractor will do…
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I’m on a Construction Project and the Property Was Sold. What Happens to my Lien Rights?
The complex web of participants means that payment issues arise more often than it seems like they should, and companies all look to best position themselves to get paid on time, and what they have earned. One of the most effective ways to ensure timely payment is through the use of construction notices (and associated…
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The 5 Trickiest States for Construction Notices
Construction participants know all about the struggles associated with payment. Slow or nonexistent payment is a pervasive problem in the industry, leading many companies to search for ways to get paid faster (or at all). One of the best ways to address the industry’s payment problem is through sending preliminary notice to provide visibility and prioritize invoices. Sending…
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How to Find the Notice of Commencement for a Florida Construction Project
In essence, a Florida Notice of Commencement is like a one-stop shop for just about all of the information you’d need to protect your lien rights when working on a construction project. But as great as they are, Notice of Commencements are not always easy to find or readily accessible. Luckily, this isn’t the JobSight…
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Mechanics Lien Indiana: How to File an IN Mechanics Lien
It’s important to keep in mind that there may be preliminary notice and timing requirements that must be met prior to filing a valid Indiana mechanics lien, and it can be a complicated and time consuming task to file a mechanics lien all by your lonesome. But, if you want to do it alone, and you’re ready to file, you can follow the steps below…