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#123:  Bonding Around a Mechanic's Lien

NH Construction Law

When a general contractor or lower tier subcontractor or supplier records a mechanic’s lien attachment on property, security for the lienor’s hoped-for judgment is achieved – but often something more, and perhaps unintended, is achieved. Draws on a construction loan may halt. Eclipse Construction, Inc. ;

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Poor cash flow management is the number one reason why construction businesses fail. Protect your lien rights. The right to file a mechanics lien is the most powerful tool in your toolbelt. A mechanics lien allows you to guarantee payment from the owner. Become familiar with the lien processes for the states you work in.

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

Levelset

Retainage : It’s been a hot button topic in the construction industry for years. Given the slim profit margins on construction projects, retainage practices can be incredibly frustrating for contractors. Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’? Lien for unpaid retainage.

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How to Get Paid on Washington State Public Projects

Levelset

The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade — and a whole lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states. This is a crucial part of the process, as failure to send this notice is fatal to bond claim rights.

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N.C. Construction Law, Policy and News blog: Worthy insights regardless of where you live

Construction Marketing Ideas

Construction Law, Policy & News blog provides worthy insights — even if you don’t live anywhere near North Carolina. Construction Law, Policy and News blog continues its multi-year reputation of providing solid and relevant information for the AEC industry within North Carolina. Buy out subcontracts thoughtfully.

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We discuss: The current state of construction contracts. The difference between secured and unsecured debts. Construction technology and the future of contracting and payments. Understand the state of contracts and payment terms in construction. How to protect yourself when it comes to contracting and payment terms.

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Keep Construction Office & Operations Teams Happy with These ERP & Financial Integrations  

Autodesk Construction Cloud

They require flexible solutions that can keep up and make their lives easier whether they are in the office or at the jobsite. Until recently, software applications for managing the finances of construction paid little attention to anyone outside of the back office. Additionally, third-party stakeholder collaboration (e.g.,

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