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You Risk Paying Twice When Sub-Contractors Don’t Pay Their Bills

Wolgast Corporation

Liens Can Wreak Havoc on Funding. On top of that, that they expect you, the owner, to guarantee to the Bank and the Title Company that the project will be lien-free during construction. The lien laws protect people that supply the resources to build a building. By Brian Stadler, Wolgast President & CEO. Why should you care?

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. Retainage does not extend the mechanics lien deadline A mechanics lien is perhaps the most powerful tool that contractors have to force payment.

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Transforming Construction Payments: Autodesk's Strategic Move with Payapps Acquisition 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The inherent business-breaking risk can even lead many subcontractors to refrain from bidding on projects if a general contractor or an owner has a reputation for slow payments. That’s why I’m thrilled we announced Autodesk’s intent to acquire Payapps Limited , a leading global provider of construction payment management solutions.

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constructionattorneyblog: illinois supplier denied mechanics lien

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

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

Levelset

If the insurance company is dragging their feet, a restoration contractor can still likely file a mechanics lien on the property. AOBs and mechanics liens. A mechanics lien is hands down a contractor’s most effective tool to ensure they get paid for their work. Learn more: How to calculate your collection effectiveness.

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Textura-CPM : the powerful construction payment management system

Construction Cost Estimating

Textura Corporation, the most recognized collaboration solutions provider for the construction industry, just introduced Textura-CPM, the powerful construction payment management system, for developing the payment process for effective construction management.

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The Hurdles of Assessing Credit in Construction — and How Experts Overcome Them

Levelset

In fact, many contractors and credit managers alike may come up against a number of challenges when it comes to figuring out a business’ creditworthiness. Long-time credit manager and construction consultant Thea Dudley noted what she sees as some common challenges people run into when trying to ascertain a company’s credit situation.