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Start Date & Completion Date

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I would like to know when I enter a new project and they ask for start date and completion date, which date am I using. Example : We supply the materials. So when the subcontractor places his order on lets say June 1st and we ship it out on June 2nd, Invoice it on June 3rd, Do I use the Invoice date as my start date ? We do not know when a job starts or ends, since we only supply the material. So do I need to issue a date at all ? Please advise . Thank you

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Jun 16, 2020
Generally speaking, the first furnishing date is the first date when labor is furnished or materials are delivered to the job site. However, every state is different - so it may be worth looking into the specific deadline for the state of the project you're shipping to. Plus, keep in mind that it's usually a good idea to send preliminary notices early rather than late - so erring on the side of caution may be in order. Looking at Pennsylvania, specifically - most projects there won't actually require a Notice of Furnishing at all, so the first furnishing date might not matter all that much. Still, the statute states that the notice must be sent "within forty-five (45) days after...first providing materials to the job site..." So, presumably, that deadline should run from when materials are delivered. Regarding completion date - it's hard to know when the project is complete, but if deadlines run from substantial completion, it's important for a claimant to either figure out that information, or to play things conservatively so that potential claims are made before the deadline regardless. This article helps to define both last furnishing dates and completion dates: Confusing Dates: What’s the Difference Between Date of Last Furnishing and Date of Substantial Completion? Lastly: If you have questions about the Levelset platform, feel free to reach out to the Levelset Support team or your account manager. The Expert Center is designed to provide answers to construction law and construction payment questions at large, not for platform questions - at least at the moment.
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