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Contractors and suppliers, now more than at any other time in memory, must be proactive to protect their right to be paid for their labor and materials. COVID-19 is dramatically challenging virtually every industry in...

Favorable Outcomes During Unpredictable Times In the video above, Aaron Blum and James Wakefield provide insight on how COVID-19 has impacted the construction industry and share tips for what you can do about it. In this...

  FREE WEBINAR Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 pm PST It is safe to say, things have changed. We are living in an unprecedented time of fear, uncertainty, and doubt. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more...

In this second post about disadvantage business enterprises (DBEs), we discuss statues and regulations that attempt to level the playing field for socially and economically disadvantaged businesses. We also discuss ways in...

The certified “Disadvantaged Business Enterprise” (DBE) is an integral part of the construction industry in California and nationwide. Billions of dollars in construction funds are allocated solely to DBEs in California...

In this final post about Preliminary Notices, we will address a question that often arises when completing the required information: What should a contractor or material supplier do if the price listed on its Preliminary...

Yes, serving a valid and timely Preliminary Notice to the correct individuals is the single most important thing a competent materials supplier or subcontractor can do to protect its investment in labor and materials. But...

We regularly say (preach, nag, etc.) that serving a valid and timely Preliminary Notice to the correct individuals is the single most important thing a competent materials supplier or subcontractor can do to protect its...