This week’s Construction Financial Manager Review covers a wide variety of topics. Read on to learn about what is going on in the construction industry.
We hope you enjoy this week’s review and would love to get your feedback.
Happy weekend,
Scott Wolfe
zlien CEO
What We’re Reading
Key Articles from Across the Web This Week
US builders increase home construction in April
Builders ramped up construction of new homes in April, suggesting that the market remains solid despite sluggish economic growth at the beginning of the year. Read the full article on ABC News.
Simplifying lien waivers
The mechanics lien is a powerful tool, but in everyday practice, the true value of a mechanics lien may be in waiving the right to claim one. Read on for how and why. Read the full article on Construction Business Owner.
Construction on $1.4B Atlanta Falcons stadium back on track
Despite previous delays, the new $1.4 billion, 75,000-seat Mercedes-Benz stadium for the Atlanta Falcons will be ready in June 2017. Read the full article on Construction Dive.
Can timber skyscrapers really help save the planet?
Politicians, architects, and scientists increasingly herald timber as an Earth-saving building technology, but not everyone agrees. Read the full article on Fast Company.
Roman subway construction uncovers possible mass graves of elite soldiers
Rome’s plans for expanded Metro lines have been running into snags for years — most notably, construction for Metro C has been stopped constantly for almost a decade for new archaeological findings, as well as funding problems. Read the full article on Forbes.
New York City will require more efficient buildings
New York City has embarked on an ambitious program to lower the amount of energy consumed by city-owned buildings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by the year 2050. Read the full article on Green Building Advisor.
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What We’re Writing About
Recent Articles by zlien Relevant to Construction Finance
Waiver Inbox makes lien waivers easier than ever
Waiver Inbox is the newest feature of the zlien platform. It makes lien waivers easy, fast and collaborative for everyone ranging from suppliers and contractors to lenders and property owners. Click here to get a demo or read the full article.
Why you should send preliminary notice even if it’s not required
In states with preliminary notice requirements, failing to send notice is often fatal to a mechanics lien or bond claim. It is still generally incredibly beneficial to send preliminary notice even if it’s not required in your state. Read the full article.
Securing lien rights in Oregon
Securing lien rights in Oregon get’s a little confusing because there are two different types of preliminary notice: Information Notice to Owner and Notice of Right to Lien. So which one do you need to send? Read the full article.
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