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Some of the major factors that must be addressed by site-work estimators.
Construction subcontractors in Texas had a good year in 2011.
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Most construction contracts contain detailed notice provisions governing claims presentment
Prepare for future problems that could arise from LEED construction projects.
Minimize future disputes with this checklist of provisions.
Prompt payment is important. Slow payment can strain the financial resources of a small business, undermining its ability to pay bills, payroll and other operating expenses. Few things can threaten the survival of a small contractor more than slow payment on projects.
Is a contract "default" the same thing as a "breach" in relation to construction contracts? What is the difference between a "material" breach and a "non-material" breach of a construction contract?
The tax code is reshaping the landscape for the construction industry. The entire built environment is embracing green initiatives, aided by significant incentives from the current (and former) administration.
The government is investing heavily in clean technology, and many of the most lucrative incentives are being delivered through the tax code. Construction businesses can leverage these incentives to keep busy and profitable.
As most contractors already know, construction and demolition (C&D) materials are those items left over at a construction, renovation or demolition site.
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Construction subcontractors in Texas had a good year in 2011. Not only did the Texas economy suffer the effects of the “Great Recession” less than other states, but also legislators tackled many priority issues of the state’s subcontractors, according to The ASA Report: The Policy Environment in the States.
Most construction contracts contain detailed notice provisions governing claims presentment
Prepare for future problems that could arise from LEED construction projects.
Minimize future disputes with this checklist of provisions.
On December 12, 2008, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an interim final rule to streamline the I-9 process (Employment Eligibility Verification form).
As most contractors already know, construction and demolition (C&D) materials are those items left over at a construction, renovation or demolition site.
Before launching into litigation, prepare for costs involved by applying typical construction project controls.
Construction industry professionals typically have a very structured system for preparing bids, creating a budget against an award and tracking resources and costs against that budget as the project moves forward. These project controls help business owners avoid going over budget. And most would never dream of embarking upon a construction project without these controls in place.
Discrimination complaints can be the bane of your existence. They are time-consuming to defend and can require you to produce mountains of information. Is there anything to be done? Take heart from the actions of some of the employers below, and heed from others. Every employer can take some preventive steps to forestall a complaint or make it right once you receive one.
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