NCS Lien Index 2021 Q2
The Lien Index decreased 9.6% in Q2, following two quarters of increased mechanic’s lien activity (Q4 2020 and Q1 2021).
Payment Bonds and Bond Claims in Construction
Learn who is a party to the payment bond, who is protected by the payment bond, how to know whether a payment bond has been issued, and when and how a bond claim should be served.
NCS' Top 30 Commercial Credit Management Tips
Download this e-book to read 30 of our top commercial credit management tips from our Collection, UCC filing, and Notice & Mechanic's Lien Services.
Serve a Preliminary Notice to Protect Mechanic's Lien Rights in these States
View this reference to see which states require you to serve a preliminary notice before you can file a mechanic's lien.
Serve a Preliminary Notice to Protect Bond Claim Rights in these States
View this reference to see which states require you to serve a preliminary notice before you can serve a bond claim.
NCS Lien Index 2021 Q1
After a turbulent 2020, the NCS Lien Index (LI) reflected some return to normalcy in the latter quarters of 2020 and Q1 2021.
Mechanic's Lien & Suit Deadlines for Private Commercial and Residential Construction Projects
Download this 50-state quick reference guide for mechanic's lien and suit deadlines for both commercial and residential private projects.
Bond Claim & Suit Deadlines for Public Construction Projects
Download this 50-state quick reference guide for bond claim and suit deadlines for public projects.
Preliminary Notice Deadlines for Private Commercial & Residential Construction Projects
Download this 50-state quick reference guide for preliminary notice deadlines for private commercial & residential projects.