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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

It’s fairly common, especially on commercial and public construction projects, and typically ranges from 5 - 10% of the total contract price. For many construction businesses, the retainage payment accounts for their entire profit margin on the project. But just because retention is commonplace doesn’t mean it’s always used fairly.

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Proactive Contractors Use Lien Services To Protect Cash Flow

Contractor Bookkeeping

Proactive versus reactive are the two methods of getting something done. I find everyone works in a combination of both, I included. Proactive is scheduling and doing everything ahead of time. Nothing is ever waiting until the last minute. Reactive is more emergency driven and are things that need to be done now.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In a perfect world, a contract should include a clear set of instructions that conveys well-defined expectations to all parties concerned. This episode of Autodesk’s Digital Builder podcast addresses the most common challenges with contracts and how simple adjustments can ensure you fully understand what you’re signing.

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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

An assignment of benefits , or AOB, is an agreement to transfer insurance claim rights to a third party. A property owner and contractor can set up an assignment of benefits in two steps: The owner and the contractor sign an AOB agreement The contractor sends the AOB to the insurance company. The AOB agreements need to be in writing.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. So dont say we didnt warn you.

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Leasing Equipment in Louisiana? How To Protect Your Lien Claim

Construction Law Monitor

Chances are you are stuck in rough spot and have to defer to your contract for remedy. There is likely no answer for you under the lien law – unless you filed a notice of lease agreement with the owner within the appropriate time frame. You just hit your first snag with payment. What do you do?

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Insuring agreement. Regardless of the policy, the Insuring Agreement is the section that will outline all the insurance company’s responsibilities after a weather event or other covered peril causes damage to a roof or exterior siding, as examples. The Insuring Agreement will give you a detailed list of covered perils.