Construction Law & Compliance

    Expert guidance on lien rights, payment protection, and documentation for the trades.

    TexasTexas Electrical Subcontractor

    Texas Property Code Chapter 53: The 2026 Guide for Electrical Subcontractors

    Complete guide to Texas mechanics lien rights under Chapter 53. Monthly notice deadlines, fund trapping procedures, and documentation requirements for subcontractors.

    January 15, 2025

    CaliforniaCalifornia Subcontractors & Material Suppliers

    California 20-Day Preliminary Notice: The 2026 Guide for Subcontractors & Suppliers

    Complete guide to California's 20-day preliminary notice (Civil Code 8200). Deadlines, exemptions, service requirements, and how daily logs prove notice timing.

    July 21, 2026

    FloridaFlorida Subcontractors & Suppliers

    Florida Notice to Owner: The 2026 Guide for Subcontractors (45-Day Deadline)

    Complete guide to Florida's Notice to Owner (NTO) under Chapter 713. The critical 45-day deadline, proper service procedures, exemptions, and how daily logs support lien claims.

    July 21, 2026

    NationalSubcontractors & Project Managers

    Construction Daily Log Best Practices: What to Record for Legal Protection (2026)

    Definitive guide to construction daily log best practices for legal protection. What to record, how often, photo requirements, and how courts use daily logs in lien disputes.

    July 21, 2026

    New YorkNew York Subcontractors & Suppliers

    New York Lien Law Article 2: The 2026 Guide for Subcontractors (8-Month Filing Window)

    Complete guide to New York Lien Law Article 2 for subcontractors. 8-month filing window, trust fund provisions, and how daily logs prove last furnishing dates.

    July 21, 2026

    NationalMulti-State Subcontractors & GCs

    Construction Lien Deadlines Cheat Sheet: 50-State Comparison (2026 Update)

    State-by-state construction lien deadlines comparison. Preliminary notice windows, lien filing deadlines, and enforcement periods for all 50 states.

    July 21, 2026

    Key terms, defined

    Daily construction report
    A dated record of crew, work performed, materials, weather, and site conditions on a job site.
    OSHA compliance
    Adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordkeeping and safety requirements.
    Dispute defense record
    Contemporaneous documentation used to defend against payment or liability disputes.