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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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As a national contractor, we’ve worked with quite a few clients over the years on flagship store construction projects, including brands like Zara, the Disney Store, and American Girl. And, of course, the desire to use union vs non-union labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines.

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#97:  DOL's New Independent Contractor Regulation

NH Construction Law

In an effort to avoid the costs and risks associated with the employment relation, contractors and construction managers often prefer to hire workers as “independent contractors” rather than employees. and the common law, focused on traditional agency concepts, yet another.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Insurance and bonding requirements. Building codes.

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Project Management Technology Tools Helping Contractors Modernize, Streamline Operations—Part 3 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effective project management means controlling the data flow and staying on top of transmittals, submittals, RFIs, email communications, change orders, materials, inventory, job cost and WIP reports, labor hours and wages, union rules, safety regulations, insurance and bonding, compliance data and a whole lot more.

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.

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Subtle (and Not So Subtle) Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry

Constructlaw

For public contractors, as the current backlog of work is burned off, the scarcity of future work can significantly strain cash flow and possibly the viability of the company. Employee Safety and Unions: Skilled craft persons working side-by-side on a project has always been the cornerstone of construction.

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8 essential steps for effective project cost estimation and budgeting

Fieldwire

However, trying to be a specialty contractor for everyone can backfire. Finding your niche can benefit your brand, gaining repeat business from general contractors and design-build construction firms. If you don’t have enough employees, use independent contractors to round out the team.