As the economy continues to suffer, construction professionals find themselves increasingly focused on ways to secure payment for the labor, services and materials furnished on a project. The ability to properly preserve and assert lien rights is critical to getting paid. Most states’ lien laws have requirements that are strictly enforced, requiring potential lienors to exercise diligence and implement protocols to confirm observance with the deadlines and other provisions contained therein. One issue faced by all would-be lienors is how to calculate the claim of lien and what amounts may be included. The improper calculation of a claim of lien