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4 Key Habits of Large, Successful Contractors

Levelset

Levelset’s recent 2022 Cash Flow & Payment Report revealed some key differences between large, successful contractors and smaller construction businesses. Larger companies tend to send preliminary notices on every project or at least situationally — like when they’re required for protecting lien rights.

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How to Get Paid on New Jersey Public Projects

Levelset

When payment problems come up, contractors on public projects can’t turn to the mechanics lien for the solution — both the federal and state governments prohibit private companies from gaining interest in public property. New Jersey bond claim laws & liens on contract funds. Preliminary notice requirements.

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The 12 Best Construction Podcasts of 2020

Construction Junkie

Former winners CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio, The ConTechCrew, and The Lien Zone were back and all had strong showings in the voting round. Check out our full review of The Lien Zone by clicking or tapping here. #7: It was a very exciting competition this year, with a few records broken along the way.

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8 Ways for Contractors to Build Trust With a Homeowner

Levelset

Shady, fly-by-night contractors will promise customers the world — and they hide the fact that they can put a lien on the owner’s home. They’ll collect a few checks, perform shoddy work, and then file a lien when the customer doesn’t pay. It’s also important to educate your customer about mechanics liens. Be responsive.

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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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Textura-CPM : the powerful construction payment management system

Construction Cost Estimating

With Textura—CPM both General Contractors and Subcontractors can get the ability to make an online entry for invoices as well as online submission of waivers and compliance documents at a quickest possible time. Thus the system makes a significant time savings for the contractors.

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Construction Company Failure Root Causes

Contractor Bookkeeping

Cash flow issues kill contractors even though they have profit. Sales tax liens against contractors twenty two times higher than any other business. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Poor document management results in overpaying taxes. Poor scheduling affects production and cash flow.