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Levelset
Website: levelset.com
Levelset helps contractors and suppliers get payment under control, facilitating smooth payments and successful projects.
858 published works
Construction Payment Blog
South Florida Hotel Developers Allegedly Withheld $2.7M from Contractors
By Ian Cogswell
Developers of the Gale Boutique Hotel & Residences in Fort Lauderdale have failed to pay $2.7 million to contractors, according to construction lien claims filed as recently as August 2020.…
Construction Payment Blog
RFI vs RFP: Understanding the difference in construction
RFIs and RFPs are used at different points in the pre-construction phase of a project. Both types of requests are looking for solutions to a construction-related problem, but the response…
Construction Payment Blog
Texas Commercial Wastewater Company Under Fire for $2M+ in Unpaid Construction
By Ian Cogswell
According to mechanics lien claims, Union Processing Systems owes six contractors over $2 million following renovations to their industrial disposal facility in Montgomery County, Texas. Formerly known as TexCom Gulf…
Construction Payment Blog
6 Questions Contractors Should Ask The Homeowner Before Construction
By Tom Scalisi
For contractors considering a home construction project, it’s important to make sure everyone is on the same page before the contract is signed. Here are some important questions contractors should…
Construction Payment Blog
Embattled Battery Co. A123 Systems Charged With $2M Lien in Michigan
A123 Systems LLC, a Michigan-based energy storage manufacturer and developer, was hit with a $2,079,519 construction lien on July 15. The lien claimant, Morgan/Harbour Construction, alleges A123 has failed to…
Construction Payment Blog
Public Works Decline Expected Through 2021: Can Contractors Survive?
Public works projects are expected to decline through the rest of 2020 and into next year. Due to the unique nature of the funding for public projects, pandemic shutdowns have…
Construction Payment Blog
Can Change Orders Cover COVID-19 Pandemic Costs for Contractors?
No one can deny that the coronavirus pandemic has had an affect on construction projects, both in increased costs and time delays. Across the country, projects have been affected by…
Construction Payment Blog
Advance Payment Bonds: Securing an Upfront Deposit
While down payments or upfront deposits are increasingly uncommon on construction projects, some contractors or suppliers do request them. When a payment is made in advance, before materials or work…
Construction Payment Blog
Stop Work Orders: What Contractors Need to Know
By Tom Scalisi
A Stop Work Order is a legal tool used by project owners to shut down work on a construction jobsite until the issue is fixed or the parties reach an…
Construction Payment Blog
Facebook HQ Faces $3.9M Construction Lien on Menlo Park Expansion Project
Social media giant Facebook was hit with a $3.9 million construction lien claim on a new office building, part of new additions to their headquarters in Menlo Park, California. On…