Lien waivers are probably the single most misunderstood payment document there is in construction. Which is kind of funny, because lien waivers are everywhere in construction.
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The Successful Traits of a Project Manager
Being a project manager on a construction site is not easy. There are practical skills like learning how to budget or set up a comprehensive schedule. Whether you are looking for a change in career … about The Successful Traits of a Project Manager
Narrowing The Construction Skills Gap
The construction industry is on the rebound after the Great Recession and spending is at an all-time high. In November, investment in new projects peaked at $1 trillion. Still, there’s a critical obstacle in the … about Narrowing The Construction Skills Gap
Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
Traditionally speaking, the construction industry has been slow to change, particularly when it comes to adopting new technology. But a number of market forces have shifted the thinking around digitizing operations in an effort to … about Construction’s Digital Transformation and Where it’s Headed
U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
Environmentally conscious construction has made leaps and bounds over the last decade, with more companies focusing their efforts on designing buildings with an eye on sustainability. The widest used rating system for green building is … about U.S. Cities Leading the Way in LEED-Certified Construction
Women in Construction: The Story is Much Longer Than You Think
While the March observance of National Women's History Month, was born in the late 1800s out of worker revolts against the conditions in factories, women's grievances at that time mirrored what women working on early construction … about Women in Construction: The Story is Much Longer Than You Think
Automation in the Construction Industry
The point has finally been reached where the robotic future we’ve been promised for decades seems on the verge of coming true. With that comes many questions about what human workers’ role will be in … about Automation in the Construction Industry
From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Most people understand what harassment is and how it hurts protected groups who are targeted and the businesses where workplace harassment occurs. Employers are held to a standard of reasonable care to prevent harassment on … about From the Top Down: Ending Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
Landis Construction: Building the Future While Preserving the Past
Building in the "Big Easy" sometimes isn't. The challenges faced by Landis Construction aren't often understood by out-of-towners, because when it's time to party in the French Quarter, little else can get done.
The Foundation of a Woman-Owned Business
Athena Chiera quite literally grew up on jobsites, but she never planned to go into the family construction business. After graduating from Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, where she majored in government and legal … about The Foundation of a Woman-Owned Business
