It is not paid out on a calendar deadline but on when certain goal posts on the building are met. 

Give her a deadline and stick to it. 

You will both learn that there is more to a safe loan than a note and deed of trust.In no order, typical loan documents will include: NoteDeed-of-TrustPurchase Contract and escrow instructions to confirm your deal and the associated deadlines you and your lender will have to meet.Preliminary Title Report, which you and your lender should learn to read to understand all liens against the property.Personal Guarantee (You do want to protect your lender don't you?)

If you have a deadline, a coach or mentor can help you skip several levels of time waste and ensure you achieve your goals.

I'm in a bad situation where the first GC did a very poor quality job and took 11 weeks longer than the deadline on a 3plex. 

Government and non-profit organizations are reliable payers because they're accountable for allocated funds, often with strict deadlines to utilize budgets.

These issues caused missed deadlines, huge profit losses, and, most importantly, damage to their reputation.

The final inspection must be done within 72 hours, but it usually coincides with the safety inspection and is complete within 24 hours.Cleaning and repairs are submitted within 24 hours of the inspection with a deadline of seven days.

Tax season is in full swing, and for most individual taxpayers, the looming deadline for filing and payment is Monday, April 18, 2022.

Quote from @Jay Dave: Any time you require a response, set a deadline and have a consequence if they fail.