DON’T LET CRITICAL DEADLINES PASS YOU BY
1. Two Powerful Tools — Just Don’t Miss the Deadlines
As we’re often reminded, there is such a thing as too late.
Over the years, many clients have called me or come to my office asking for help with their construction claim. They call me in dire straits: They missed a deadline (though sometimes they do not know it). Missing a deadline can make a big difference in your claim. In the construction industry, across the board, deadlines play a critical role in the operation of businesses, projects, and contracts. Miss a deadline — or miss the wrong deadline — and you will face serious consequences. I see this most commonly among subcontractors. They miss deadlines or someone up the chain — a general contractor or project owner — missed a deadline.
In a construction claim, there are two major protections (and their attendant deadlines) subcontractors should always be aware of, especially when it comes to securing payment and recovering losses. These protections are:
a. Mechanic’s liens
b. Surety bonds
Exact deadlines related to mechanic’s liens and surety bonds can vary depending on the project and can vary by state. It is of utmost importance that you know any and all deadlines related to either of these if you want to get the most out of your claim.
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