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Payment Applications 101: A Guide to Pay Apps in Construction

Fieldwire

But a pay app is actually a collection of supporting documents that first and second tier contractors submit to request payment. The construction contract will typically define the process for submitting a pay app, the documents to include, and the deadline for submission. Contractors get paid for the work they document.

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5 Challenges in Meeting Construction Deadlines and How To Solve Them

Construction Marketing

However, many construction projects stall as workers wait around for important documents and approvals giving them the go-ahead to do their jobs. Solution : Invest in innovative construction software to serve as a repository for important project documents and unified medium of communication from the top down. . Waiting for Payment.

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Mechanics Lien and Bond Claims Best Practices

Best Practices Construction Law

He is the founder of Zlien.com , a national mechanics lien filing and compliance management service. Scott writes the Construction Lien Blog , which analyzes construction lien laws and regulations across the nation. Understand What Type of “Lien” Is Available. I hope you enjoy. + + + + + + + + + + + +.

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Place Your Vote for the Best Construction Podcast of 2020

Construction Junkie

Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone are back, as well as a many other podcasts that are new to the competition. vote for the lien zone. The Lien Zone Podcast. This year we have several familiar faces, as well many new podcasts. Vote for conexpo/con-agg radio. vote for in the blue.

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7 Steps to Successful Project Closeout

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The right tools and documents make it easier to complete project closeout and keep customers satisfied. With the right tools, a well documented closeout process is surprisingly simple, helping to ensure that everything is complete, your customer is satisfied, and you can win repeat business. Key Takeaways.

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Low Bids Benefit Building Owners

Chianelli Estimating

All the painstaking details; drawing upon drawing, revision after revision as the project documents are developed. Subcontractors and material yards begin calling due to lack of payment and are beginning to lien the project. The committee agreed that minimizing design and consultant fees would leave more for constructing the building.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman.  This could be in the employment agreement or a separate document. mechanics liens. Childers, Architect, Inc.