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Weekly Roundup: July’s construction job rise, builder woes due to labor shortage, more
This week on Construction Insider: Construction jobs increased by 4,000 in July, labor shortage still costly for home builders, California board to limit who can install energy systems
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How to File a Mechanics Lien in Montana
Filing a mechanics lien in Montana is slightly different from other states. There are strict regulations concerning the preliminary notice — the Notice of Right to Claim lien — and copies of the mechanics lien are served before you file the document.
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What’s the Difference Between Invoice Factoring and Purchase Order Financing?
Keeping finances in order is one of the most challenging aspects of running a construction business. There is often a domino effect that takes place when cash is tight. Fortunately, there are a lot of financing options available to contractors, material suppliers, and other construction providers that can help when cashflow suffers--invoice factoring and purchase order financing being two of the most popular choices. Read more on both here.
Read more Weekly Roundup: June construction spending, construction cost’s threat to economy, & more
This week on Construction Insider: US construction spending declines by 1.3%, lumber company stops production due to labor strike, steep construction costs pose threat to economy
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Weekly Roundup: New construction jobs in 42 states, June construction boost, & more
This week on Construction Insider: Construction jobs increase in 42 states, June construction soars by 9%, house bill to mandate federal heat stress standard
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Financing for Contractors: What Are Your Options?
Being a contractor presents some unique business hurdles, and maintaining a steady flow of cash may be among the biggest challenges. Here are the options available to contractors who can benefit from financial
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Weekly Roundup: Construction wage hike, EO on promoting American-made goods, & more
This week on Construction Insider: US hourly construction wage soars to $30, Trump signs EO promoting American-made goods, material costs for home building decline
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How to File a Mechanics Lien in Oregon
Like most states, Oregon also has many rules and regulations regarding the proper filing of a mechanics lien. There are required pre-lien notices to submit, there are strict deadlines to meet, and there are also necessary information that must be provided on your mechanics lien claim document. This guide will walk you through the process of filing a mechanics lien in Oregon successfully, from the step-by-step procedures to the common mistakes that most lien claimants commit.
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Weekly Roundup: Concentration of US construction, home builders’ ‘perfect storm,’ more
This week on Construction Insider: 10 states account for 60% of US construction, new duties imposed on China, Mexico steel, Fed Chair shines light on housing affordability issue
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