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Category: Mechanics Liens

Category: Mechanics Liens

“Pay-When-Paid” vs. “Pay-If-Paid” in Colorado Construction Contracts

Posted January 30, 2026

“Pay-When-Paid” vs. “Pay-If-Paid” in Colorado Construction Contracts What contractors, subcontractors, and owners should know If you work in construction long enough, you’ve heard some version of this phrase: “Once I get paid, I’ll pay you.” That idea shows up in construction contracts as either a pay-when-paid clause or a pay-if-paid clause. While the phrases sound […]

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Filer Beware: Erroneous or Overstated Verified Lien Statements are Subject to Forfeiture

Posted January 30, 2026

Filer Beware: Erroneous or Overstated Verified Lien Statements are Subject to Forfeiture A significant recent case law development in Colorado affecting payment/performance bonds and related security on construction projects arises from the Colorado Court of Appeals’ 2024 opinion in Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Co. v. Regional Rail Partners, 2024 COA 78 (22CA2154), which has important […]

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How to Keep Legal Disputes From Derailing Your Build

Posted October 17, 2025

In this blog: Construction delays and lawsuits often start with vague contracts, poor communication, or missed payments. Tight contracts, clear payment terms, and strong communication habits keep crews working and legal issues in check. Protect the project before problems show up.You’re on-site before the sun comes up. Rain or shine, the work has to get […]

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DIY Construction Contracts

Posted March 12, 2024

If you are a builder, general contractor, plumber, electrician, HVAC professional, architect, or engineer, you probably have developed contracts for your business over the years.  In general, many newer construction businesses work off of generic estimates that they make the customer sign, rely on verbal agreement, or pull a sample contract off the internet. This […]

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