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Working in construction means juggling a million things at once. Between managing crews, chasing down materials, and dealing with demanding owners, your paperwork can sometimes take a back seat. But when a payment dispute hits and you need to secure your

If safety squints don't fly on the jobsite, they definitely won't when it comes to the county recorder looking at your lien or preliminary notice. Submitting a document for recording with specks, smudges, lines, contrast issues, or other imperfections tha

In the world of mechanics lien and bond claim law, deadlines are famously unforgiving. For subcontractors and suppliers, missing a notice deadline, even by a single day, can cause valuable rights to vanish instantly. Many states rely on the "mailbox rule,

Attaching extra documents to a mechanics lien can make or break your filing, but the rules aren't uniform. Some states mandate specific attachments by statute, while others merely allow or recommend them; many provide no direct guidance at all, leaving co

As the construction industry prepares for the 2025 winter break, a recent executive order has introduced unexpected complexity to year-end compliance. While these additional days off are intended for federal personnel, they create a ripple effect that cou

Great news for construction businesses in California! Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 440- also known as the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act- into law. This new legislation aims to simplify and speed up the process of handlin

Big news for contractors working on public works projects in Georgia! A new piece of legislation, House Bill 137 (HB 137), has been signed into law, increasing the contract value threshold for payment and performance bonds. This change, effective July 1,

Contractors operate with low profit margins as it is, so absorbing the increased cost of materials and labor is usually not an option. There are three main ways contractors can effectively deal with construction cost increases: financing building material

The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, but women are increasingly making their mark, especially in areas like technology and credit management. As we celebrate Women in Construction Week, it's crucial to recognize the

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Annual Convention is back, and this year, it's bigger than ever as ABC celebrates 75 years of advancing the construction industry! From February 25-27, the industry's best and brightest will gather in Las Vega