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by Nate Budde
Sep 21, 2017
Payment Bond Claims: How to Get Paid by a Surety Bond in Construction
Knowing how the payment [surety] bond claim process works is essential for construction companies working on public projects. The 4 steps are...
by Matt Viator
Apr 30, 2019
What Is a Payment Bond in Construction?
Payment bonds are a type of surety bond that is typically acquired by the prime contractor on a public works construction project....
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Get a Copy of the Payment Bond If You’re on a Public Project
by Dawn Killough
Sep 03, 2020
Advance Payment Bonds: Securing an Upfront Deposit
by Alex Benarroche
Apr 26, 2019
Getting a Copy of the Payment Bond | Freedom of Information Act
Recent posts on Payment Bonds
by Alex Benarroche
Jul 21, 2025
Georgia Contractors: New Payment Bond Threshold on Public Projects
by Alex Benarroche
Aug 30, 2024
Louisiana Payment Bond Changes: What Material Suppliers Need to Know
by Matt Bocklage
Apr 28, 2021
Surety Bonds 101: What Contractors Need to Know to Get Bonded
by Elizabeth Rivelli
Jan 06, 2021
Contractor Bonds vs. Insurance: What to Know
by Tom Scalisi
Nov 07, 2020
Free RFI Templates for Construction in Excel, Word & PDF
by Tom Scalisi
Sep 15, 2020
What is Consent of Surety?
by Dawn Killough
Sep 04, 2020
Public Works Decline Expected Through 2021: Can Contractors Survive?
by Curtis Dennis
Jun 11, 2020
Getting a mechanics lien release bond is harder than you think
by Alex Benarroche
Mar 12, 2020
How to Make a Washington Payment Bond Claim | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Alex Benarroche
Mar 11, 2020
How to Make a Michigan Payment Bond Claim | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Alex Benarroche
Mar 10, 2020
How to Make a Nevada Payment Bond Claim | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Alex Benarroche
Mar 06, 2020
Payment Bond Claims: Common Myths You Should Ignore
by Dawn Killough
Mar 06, 2020
Construction Bonds: A Guide for Contractors and Suppliers
by Nate Budde
Apr 30, 2019
Defending a Payment Bond Claim – Mistakes to Avoid
by Alex Benarroche
Apr 30, 2019
Do Change Orders Need Approval From the Payment Bond Surety?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Apr 30, 2019
Don’t Be Afraid Of Threats To Bond Off Your Mechanics Lien
by Alex Benarroche
Apr 30, 2019
Lien Release Bonds: Bonding Off a Mechanics Lien
by Matt Viator
Aug 10, 2018
How Contractors Increase their Bond Line to Gain More Business
by Jamie Spellerberg
Jul 18, 2018
How to Make a California Payment Bond Claim | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Wynton Yates
Jul 06, 2018
How to Make a Georgia Payment Bond Claim
by Wynton Yates
Jun 26, 2018
How to Make an Arizona Payment Bond Claim | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Alex Benarroche
Jun 20, 2018
How To Make A Florida Payment Bond Claim on Public Projects | A Step-by-Step Guide
by Matt Viator
Feb 19, 2018
How to Get Paid on Construction Projects When There Is No Bond: California Stop Payment Notice
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Jan 24, 2018
The 5 Things Default Insurance Carriers Care Most About When Vetting Subcontractors
by Nate Budde
Aug 04, 2017
Can You File a Bond Claim on a Commercial Project?
by Nate Budde
Jan 14, 2014
Payment Bonds Protect Payment Rights on Public Projects: But When Are They Required?
by Nate Budde
Jun 06, 2013
Payment Bond: South Carolina Supreme Courts Rules on New Case
by Seth Smiley
Feb 18, 2013
Risk Management – Bonds and Liens
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Feb 29, 2012
Roundup of State Bond Claim Series Blog Posts
by Seth Smiley
Feb 28, 2012
A Guide To California Payment Bond Claims and Stop Notices
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Feb 14, 2012
What If State Law Conflicts With Provisions Of The Construction Bond?
by Scott Wolfe Jr
Feb 06, 2012
What is considered a state construction project? (And why it matters)