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…
What a Project Owner Is Responsible For in Construction
At a site meeting, an architect and a general contractor disagreed over the project's challenges. The owner, new…
Managing Subcontracts: A Guide for General Contractors
A general contractor's job is coordination, and subcontract management sits near the center of it. It's not just…
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,…
Why You Need an Unconditional Lien Release Every Payment
An unconditional lien release is a small piece of paper that does a lot of work. In exchange…
Licensed vs. Unlicensed Contractors in California
Owning a home in California is a big investment, and maintaining it can put that investment at risk,…
How to Handle a Difficult Contractor on Your Project
A construction project only works when everyone pulls in the same direction. When a contractor turns difficult, a…
Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor in California: The Risks
California's construction market runs alongside a shadow one: unlicensed contractors offering lower prices. Hiring one is against the…
5 Habits for Handling Construction Change Orders Well
Construction is unpredictable, and most disputes between general contractors and owners trace back to change orders handled poorly.…
Construction Liens: How They Protect a Contractor's Payment
A construction lien, also called a mechanic's lien, is a legal claim against a property that secures payment…