Construction Dive

JULY 1, 2020

The notice and lien service provider highlighted contractors that made prompt payments to their vendors during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lien Contractors Construction 150

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. If you haven’t built a building in the last couple of years, you may be surprised when your banker tells you that they want to hire a Title Company to handle all of your payments to not only the General Contractor, but also directly to the General Contractor’s second tier Sub-Contractors.

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Lien Risk Contractors Banking 117

Lets Build

APRIL 6, 2022

Almost every construction professional faces the same problem – cash flow. Large upfront costs and long waiting periods between payments are a normal occurrence; retainage adds to this cash flow problem for contractors and project managers. Retainage in construction defined. Retainage percentages and negotiations.

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Cash Flow Lien Construction Negotiation 147

Levelset

MAY 4, 2022

Running a successful construction business takes a ton of knowledge, determination, and hard work. Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses. Learn more: How to prequalify a general contractor.

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Lien Contractors Cash Flow Construction 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Lien requirements. Learn the Compliance Requirements.

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Management Regulation Construction Documentation 173

Levelset

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When a property owner wants to finance the construction of a new building, they typically have to obtain two loans: one loan for the mortgage on the completed home, and another for the land purchase and construction expenditures. What is a construction-to-permanent loan? Contractor risks with a construction-to-permanent loan.

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Contractors Lien Finance Construction 98

HardHatChat

JANUARY 25, 2012

Bringing a stalled construction project back to life is easier to do if you perform the right due diligence. Here are just a couple things that the best commercial contractors will know need to be answered before you consider taking over a distressed construction project. Is the building and construction site secure ?

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 4, 2012

Over the past holiday season, I was at a Christmas party discussing with a friend of mine who runs an electrical supply company here in South Louisiana, the intricacies of notice provisions before a company like his can file a lien on a private project. Others party-goers probably thought our conversation boring, but we were intrigued.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

But before you take on the role of receiver, here are five questions you must address with your general commercial construction contractor before assuming receivership of a distressed property. Are there any discrepancies in what construction work has been completed versus what has been paid ?

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Commercial Construction Lien Deals 168

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Cash Flow Lien Contractors Schedule 104

Construction Law Monitor

MAY 3, 2013

True: deadlines dictate when it comes to securing your lien rights. In the construction world, there is no doubt that the deadlines for securing your lien rights are rigid and unforgiving. If you have not filed your lien by the applicable date, you have relinquished that right permanently. The “Back Door Lien”.

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Lien Contract Louisiana Accounting 64

Levelset

MARCH 12, 2025

Contractors operate with low profit margins as it is, so absorbing the increased cost of materials and labor is usually not an option. Protect your Lien Rights Protecting your lien rights is one of the most critical steps in protecting your right to payment for what has been delivered to a job site.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 5, 2012

Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state.

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Lien Louisiana Claims Construction 58

Fieldwire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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Contractors Cash Flow Lien Negotiation 98

Levelset

APRIL 1, 2022

Restoration and remediation contractors provide a unique blend of services. The variety of services they provide can create a lot of confusion around their right to file a mechanics lien if they don’t get paid. An overview of mechanics lien rights. Lien rights depend on the type of restoration work.

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Lien Contractors Inspections Consulting 52

BD+C

DECEMBER 7, 2012

On private construction projects, contractors ordinarily have the right to file a mechanic's or materialman’s lien under applicable state law to collect unpaid sums due on a construction contract. However, on July 11, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in 182 Tenth, LLC v. read more.

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Lien Georgia Contractors Contract 53

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Key Steps Commercial Developers Can Take to Ensure Their Contractors are Financially Stable. In today’s market there’s no such thing as too much due diligence – especially when it comes to checking the financial stability of your contractors. So your general contractor’s financial problems are costing you time and money.

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Commercial Banking Lien Construction 120

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 26, 2019

The Lien Zone blog published by Miami Construction Lawyers touches close to home for two reasons. First, one of our publications, Florida Construction News, has become a vital and effective resource for Florida-area contractors, subtrades, suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 14, 2022

And if you are a contractor or subcontractor in North Carolina, the law makers recently afforded you some additional protections to your lien rights. The law, effective March 1, 2022, states that a similar advanced or broad lien waiver as part of a progress payment is also not enforceable.

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North Carolina Lien Agreement Claims 62

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

There isn’t a topic that doesn’t have its own podcast and that includes the construction industry. Let’s be honest, listening to podcasts on construction sites can prove difficult. So without further a due, here are in our opinion, the 40 best construction industry podcasts we have handpicked for you: 1. The ConTechTrio Podcast.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Construction law is a complex field that intersects with various other industries and legal fields, one being the maritime industry. In this blog post, we will explore the intricate relationship between these two legal realms by diving into a primer on maritime liens.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 17, 2012

Over the past few years the California Legislature has been tinkering with its construction lien laws, both public an private. This is a big deal for contractors, lawyers and document preparation companies because the entire landscape is changing. Nevertheless, many have happened and more changes are set to come shortly.

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Lien California Deals Documentation 65

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 18, 2019

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment.

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Lien Claims Massachusetts Contract 71

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 15, 2022

If you have Googled, “ Virginia Pay If Paid ” or “ Virginia Pay When Paid ” or “ Pay if Paid Enforceable ” or “ best construction lawyer ever “, then you likely have found your way here (that last one is mere puffery ). If you have construction projects in Virginia, then read on. The law goes into effect January 1, 2023.

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HardHatChat

JULY 7, 2010

Distressed hotel construction. When we took over the hospitality construction work last year on six REO hotels , we saw first hand how poorly the hotels had been preserved, which meant an increase in time, construction costs and safety concerns to complete the buildings. Secure the outside of the building and property.

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Commercial Site Construction Safety 166

Levelset

MARCH 30, 2022

Mechanics liens are among the most powerful tools for contractors to ensure they get paid what they’ve earned on a construction project. In Texas, contractors must send multiple notices and meet strict deadlines to preserve their right to a lien if they need to file one. General contractor requirements.

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Lien Texas Residential Claims 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A mechanic’s lien is a legal claim against a property for unpaid work or materials provided during construction or renovation. What is a Mechanic’s Lien? What is a Mechanic’s Lien? If the property owner fails to resolve the lien, the lienholder may seek foreclosure to recover the owed amount.

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Lien Legal Security Risk 52

Fieldwire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Due to the size and complexity of most construction projects, contractors often need to supply additional proof of their work to prove to the owner or general contractor (GC) that they deserve to get paid. On many projects, construction businesses are required to submit a payment application.

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Lien AIA Documentation Change Orders 98

Lets Build

MAY 11, 2020

The construction industry, along with all other sectors in the world, will never be the same because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the ways the novel coronavirus crisis will reshape construction. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many construction business owners were reluctant to adopt a flexible work arrangement.

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Construction Dive

OCTOBER 22, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Mechanic’s liens usually provide contractors and subcontractors with their most effective form of payment security on private construction projects. But, contracts sometimes call for constructors to waive or limit their lien rights before they have even performed the work. Are they conscionable?

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Owed money on a construction project, but weary about filing a mechanics lien because the owner or contractor is promising to pay? Well, as the promise to pay “tomorrow,” turns into “Friday,” and turns into “next week,” the time period available for you to file a mechanics lien continues to tick. Related articles.

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Lien Contractors Construction 51

Levelset

MARCH 24, 2022

Many Utah contractors are familiar with the construction lien process to secure payment for work or materials used in a building project. Utah actually gives them a similar payment tool, known as a preconstruction lien. However, the steps to claim one differ from the standard construction lien process.

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Lien Utah Claims Security 52

Construction Junkie

APRIL 21, 2021

One of the toughest things to deal with on any project can be the relationships between owner and general contractor or the general contractor and subcontractor. In a recent post from The Lien Zone, a great source for construction law related advice, Patrick Barthet offers some steps to take before calling it quits.

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Lien Zoning Legal Contract 99

Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 17, 2012

Here at Wolfe Law Group , I have been blogging a lot lately on liens for both public and private projects ( See other posts here ). Although, this seems simple, many contractors do not always see the connection. Contractors on these projects need to know the rules so that they can get paid. 38:2241 et seq. ).

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Lien Claims Louisiana Security 56

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The contractor, John Moriarty & Associates, has filed to place liens on the property, alleging it's still owed money for the project.

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Lien Boston Contractors Construction 69

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

” A contractor in North Dakota wasn’t laughing when it was not allowed to pass “Go” and could not immediately collect its $200,000 for work performed. In Snider Construction v. The contractor later filed a lien for approximately $200,000. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200!”

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North Dakota Contractors Lien Claims 75