How Lien Waivers With Every Payment Protect an Owner
A construction project is a large investment, and collecting an unconditional lien release with every payment is one…
Stop Notices: A Contractor's Tool for Unpaid Invoices
A stop notice is a way to force movement on an unpaid construction invoice. It tells the lender,…
How Missing WIP Reports Led to a $420,000 Overrun
When Premier Construction's project manager left in the middle of a $2.8 million office renovation, the monthly WIP…
A Verbal Change Order That Turned Into a Dispute
A homeowner asked for under-cabinet lighting halfway through a kitchen remodel. I said yes on the spot and…
Tracking Reimbursements on Construction Projects
On a construction project, the general contractor pays for services, labor, and materials upfront and gets reimbursed by…
When Must a General Contractor Send a Preliminary Notice?
Most preliminary notices come from subcontractors and suppliers protecting their right to a mechanics lien. But some states…