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Understand the legal issues shaping the construction industry. Stay informed on contracts, labor regulations, compliance, litigation and evolving legislation that can affect your business.

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    Green Building: The University of Southern Maine Abromson Community Education

    When it comes to green building, contractors, owners and architects alike are cleaning up their act. According to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), sustainable building practices can be credited with reducing operating costs, cutting absenteeism and promoting knowledge retention in our educational systems. With the push for sustainability by environmentally-conscious faculty and students, schools are literally practicing what they preach.
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    Avoid Legal Mistakes to Make More Money

    If there is one business-related question that I field more than any other, it’s this: “How do I make more money?”
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    What Do You Do When One of Your Subcontractors Files for Bankruptcy Protection?

    Strategies for managing insolvent trade partners
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    To Defend or Not to Defend?

    Recent court decisions highlight why sureties must closely monitor litigation when a default judgment is threatened
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    Understanding Multi-State Licensing

    8 FAQs answered to help you ensure compliance & avoid costly mistakes
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    Environmental Management System Basics for Contractors

    How to create a plan that improves efficiency, reduces risk, wins work, & drives continuous improvement
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    Government Audits on the Rise

    Is your business prepared for a government audit?
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    Understanding the Davis-Bacon Act

    Know the laws to survive an audit and avoid compliance issues.
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    How to Protect Your Construction Business Against LEED Litigation

    Prepare for future problems that could arise from LEED construction projects.
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    Contest a Construction Defect Claim

    Know how to defend yourself in case trouble arises.
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    Are You Safe from Your Employees’ Actions?

    It was every family’s nightmare. A thirty-two-year-old quadriplegic contracted for a home health care aide from Trusted Health Resources of Boston. Several months later, the patient and his seventy-seven-year-old grandmother were murdered by his home health aide, allegedly to cover up the fact that the aide had been stealing.
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    Protecting Personal Assets When Establishing a New Business

    Starting a business can be one of the most rewarding and satisfying undertakings a person can pursue.
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