New Jersey's Prompt Payment Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:30A-1 and 2 (Act), gives important rights to contractors and other parties who provide services or materials to construction projects in their quest for prompt payment. The Act also places heavy burdens on project developers and owners, requiring them to take certain actions by strict deadlines at the risk of waiving their right to dispute amounts claimed to be owed for construction work. This article discusses actions developers and owners should consider to protect their interests under the Act.