In 2026, Illinois contractors are judged on two things: how well they build and how well their contract clauses protect their payment. When a project goes sideways, owners, [...]
read moreHow many profitable projects in your pipeline would it take to offset one major job that turns into a lawsuit over delays, disputed change orders, or unpaid invoices? A [...]
read moreIntroduction Back in July 30, 2015, then Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed H.B. 2635 into law. This bill amended the Illinois Mechanics Lien Act (770 ILCS 60/1 et seq.) and [...]
read moreContractors are pricing work with volatile material costs, tight labor markets, and owners who expect aggressive schedules and lean retainage. The three issues most likely to harm [...]
read moreIn 2025, tariffs on steel, aluminum, mechanical equipment, and imported components have been changing faster than a typical bid and buyout cycle. Government actions have raised [...]
read moreIllinois law sets out specific requirements and limits on what can and cannot be waived. A waiver that is signed too early, or that gives up rights for unearned amounts, can [...]
read moreWorking on a public project in Illinois brings high stakes—and sometimes, even higher payment risks. Unlike private jobs, where mechanics lien provide a direct line to [...]
read moreIntroduction Working on construction projects can be challenging to ensure a smooth process from the negotiating of the terms and scope of work to managing the trades to project [...]
read moreIntroduction This is our third installment in our series on Illinois Mechanics Liens. Now that we have looked at what a lien claim is, the parties entitled to file a lien claim [...]
read moreLien waivers and releases are critical documents within Illinois construction law, directly impacting payment security and legal rights on commercial and residential projects. [...]
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