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Construction Business Owner

INSURANCE |. In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Fewer accidents also mean lower insurance premiums, which mean lower labor costs. For Washington, please visit the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

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Unlicensed Contractors Cannot Sue For Payment And May Lose Even More

Contractor Bookkeeping

The little round table at the neighborhood bar with a pitcher of beer and several contractors where stories are told about how much money can be saved by not being licensed, bonded, insured and hiring all employees as 1099 contractors. We are not attorneys and do not give legal advice so check with your attorney.

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Guest Blog – 5 Common Misconceptions About Surety Bonds

Construction Law Monitor

Due to this misinformation, many contractors either avoid projects requiring bonds, thus missing great work opportunities; or sometimes even operate without them, which jeopardizes their legal standing and puts their whole company at risk. However, the contractor needs to pay the bond premium after she actually wins the bid.

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Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

Washington Observer. The increased competition has narrowed already slim bidding margins, forcing contractors to eke out a financial edge wherever possible. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. Safety & Health.

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Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress

Contractor Bookkeeping

Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. General Liability and Auto/rental equipment insurance can help protect you and your company against claims for personal injury and property damage, and may provide you with legal defense of those claims. You bid on a project and you are the low bidder.

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Product Snapshot: Floor Laser and Riding Trowel | ENR.

ENR Construction

Washington Observer. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? Information is provided on construction projects in following stages in each issue of ENR: Planning , Contracts/Bids/Proposals and Bid/Proposal Dates. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Interviews.

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Product Snapshot: Upgraded Field Controller and iT4 Loaders.

ENR Construction

Washington Observer. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? Information is provided on construction projects in following stages in each issue of ENR: Planning , Contracts/Bids/Proposals and Bid/Proposal Dates. Safety & Health. Project Delivery. Interviews.