💰 Payment & Legal
Contracts, insurance, dispute resolution, and the specialized paperwork that protects your scope. For mechanics liens, pay apps, and collections, start at the Getting Paid & Liens Hub.
In This Section
Contracts
- Contract Basics — What every contractor needs to understand
- AIA Contracts — Navigating the most common contract forms
- Contract Negotiation — Red flags and leverage points
- Change Orders — Protect scope and margin on extra work
- Time & Materials — T&M billing and documentation
- Indemnification — Understanding risk transfer clauses
- Dispute Resolution — Mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Financial Protection
- WIP Reporting — Work-in-progress reports for accurate financials
- Bonding & Surety Hub — Full surety section: guides, calculators, workflows, and templates
- Getting Paid & Liens Hub — Liens, pay apps, retainage, and collections
- Insurance — Construction insurance essentials
Specialized
- Certified Payroll — WH-347 compliance for government work
- RFI Management — Requests for information that protect your scope