This week’s question comes from a supplier. It can be difficult to understand where you fit into the hierarchy of a project, especially when you run into confusing payment requests....
In June 2022, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents program released new forms for people working on construction projects: Sworn Construction Statements and Lien Waiver and Release forms,...
Despite the significant impact of a lien waiver on a contractor’s rights to payment, these documents are often executed and exchanged without a full appreciation of the implications. This is...
Lien waivers are an incredibly important aspect of the construction payment process. Nearly every project will require a contractor, sub, or supplier to execute a waiver in exchange for payment....
Texas lien laws are notoriously complicated in comparison to other states. However, some simplification is on the horizon. The Governor of Texas just recently signed House Bill-2237 into law, which...
The execution and exchange of lien waivers is an essential element of the construction payment process. However, these documents are frequently overlooked and not given the proper attention they deserve....
On a construction project, progress payments are typically only made in exchange for a lien waiver. And unless claims for change orders are specifically reserved, a contractor may find themselves...
After sitting on Governor Brian Kemp’s desk for over a month now, Senate Bill 315 aimed at amending the laws governing Georgia’s lien waiver rules have finally been enacted. This...
If you’ve worked in the construction industry for any period of time, you’ve likely signed a lien waiver. However, just because its standard practice, doesn’t mean that all lien waivers are standard....
A recent case decided by the Georgia Court of Appeals had a devastating impact on contractors’ rights to recover from non-payment. Given the severity of this decision, a bill was...