01/19/2022
If there is a single industry that creates a lot of work for debt collections its construction. There are multiple outside factors that influence a project such as weather, labor shortages, site conditions, etc. In addition, very few construction contractors are good at admin, which leads to unpaid invoices.
In order to increase the likelihood of being paid on your work it is important to detail these key potential issues before hand:
-Bill regularly, not just when the project is complete
-Keep honest and complete records
-Report issues early
-Resolve disputes quickly and in writing
-Avoid emotional decision making
Source: jlconline.com