From the revitalization of Detroit to commercial developments across Grand Rapids, Michigan's construction industry is booming. However, navigating the state's strict lien laws requires precise document tracking. MyCrewTracker provides a unified cloud platform for Michigan contractors to securely store, organize, and retrieve critical project documentation.
Michigan Construction Lien Act & Notice of Furnishing
In Michigan, subcontractors and material suppliers must strictly adhere to the Construction Lien Act to protect their right to payment. Under MCL 570.1109, Michigan Notice of Furnishing: A subcontractor or supplier who contracts to provide an improvement to real property shall provide a notice of furnishing to the designee and the general contractor, if any, either personally or by certified mail, within 20 days after furnishing the first labor or material.
Failing to provide this notice within the 20-day window can severely limit or entirely forfeit your lien rights. MyCrewTracker assists Michigan contractors by using Daily Reports to establish a verifiable, date-stamped record of when work actually began on site, ensuring your back office tracks the 20-day window and securely archives the certified mail receipts via Quick Docs.
Building Contract Fund Act (Michigan Trust Fund Act)
Another crucial regulation for Michigan contractors is the Building Contract Fund Act. Under MCL 570.151, building contract funds paid by any person to a contractor or by such person or contractor to a subcontractor shall be considered to be a trust fund. The contractor or subcontractor holds these funds in trust for the benefit of the person making the payment, contractors, laborers, subcontractors, or materialmen.
To defend against claims of misappropriation, contractors must maintain immaculate accounting and project documentation. Using MyCrewTracker's Quick Docs system, contractors can securely store properly dated payment applications, lien waivers, and bank disbursement records in the cloud, helping establish a clear paper trail of how project funds were distributed.
How MyCrewTracker Supports Michigan Contractors
- Quick Docs: Upload and organize Notice of Furnishing receipts, lien waivers, and contracts in one secure cloud environment.
- Daily Reports: Log unpredictable weather, crew size, and site delays directly from a mobile device, creating an irrefutable daily log.
- Photo Management: Capture and date-stamp progress photos to document work quality and site conditions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions in Michigan
What is a Notice of Furnishing in Michigan?
Under MCL 570.1109, a Notice of Furnishing is a required document that subcontractors and suppliers must provide to the owner (or designee) and general contractor within 20 days of first furnishing labor or materials to preserve their lien rights.
What is the Michigan Trust Fund Act?
Under MCL 570.151, construction funds paid to a contractor or subcontractor are considered trust funds held for the benefit of downstream parties (subcontractors, laborers, materialmen). Strict accounting and documentation are required to prove funds were properly distributed.
Can MyCrewTracker generate my Notice of Furnishing?
No. MyCrewTracker is a secure document management platform. While it helps you track your project start dates through Daily Reports and provides cloud storage for your certified mail receipts, you must use a specialized service or attorney to draft and serve the actual Notice of Furnishing.
Official Legal Sources
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Notice of Furnishing MCL 570.1109
Michigan Construction Lien Act — Subcontractors must generally provide a Notice of Furnishing within 20 days of first furnishing labor or material.
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Building Contract Fund Act MCL 570.151
Michigan Trust Fund Act — construction funds are held in trust for subcontractors, laborers, and materialmen.
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