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Using the mechanics lien process is a great way for subcontractors to secure their right to payment on a construction project. Emphasis on the term “process,” as there are a...

When payment problems become too much to handle on a construction project, savvy contractors will look to lien laws to help secure payment. However, in order to reap the benefits...

Keeping up with all of your lien deadlines can be a challenging process. Missing a deadline, even by a day, can put your lien rights in jeopardy. One particularly aggravating...

Nearly every state in the US has some form of prompt payment laws enacted to ensure timely payment on construction projects. The purpose of such laws is to ensure the...

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced the Path Out of Pandemic: COVID-19 Action Plan. One particularly divisive portion of that plan included an Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID...

Understanding your rights under a construction contract is only the beginning. What’s even more important is to understand when and how these rights can be enforced if something goes wrong...

Florida’s contractor licensing laws and construction lien laws are quite strict, and a company that finds themselves out of compliance with either one can be penalized severely. Because the rules...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed NY A-3350 into law on September 6, 2021. The effect of such legislation will make prime contractors on certain types of construction projects liable for...

Most states have enacted their own version of prompt payment laws to ensure contractors get paid in a timely fashion on construction projects. In Pennsylvania, most private construction projects are...

Filing a mechanics lien is typically enough to recover payment on a construction project. However, in some cases, an enforcement action may be necessary to get what you’ve earned. What...