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Top OSHA Violations in Construction (2021)

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In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. According to BLS data, falls accounted for more than 1 in 3 jobsite fatalities in 2019. On a large commercial project, the accounting team may not bat an eye. Contract breach es.

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Henry Construction supply chain hit for over £43m

Construction Enquirer

Joint administrators Geoff Rowley and David Hudson at FRP blamed the firm’s sudden demise after reporting solvent accounts a year before on a sudden squeeze on fixed price contracts from materials and labour inflation. in 2021 and by 15% in 2022 when previous increases were some 3-5% per year.”

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Sage Intacct Construction Brings Financial Management to the Cloud

Construction Junkie

Sage Intacct Construction Officially announced in March of 2020, Sage Intacct Construction gets its name from a combination of “internet” and “accounting,” as that’s precisely what it is. Reports within the dashboard have many different configurations to meet your needs. Find Sage at Groundbreak 2020.

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The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom

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Tue, 07/20/2021 - 07:00. That’s because abundant clarity means both parties know exactly what they are accountable for. . In a contract, abundant clarity means both parties know exactly what they are accountable for. The Best Way for Trade Contractors to Stay Out of the Courtroom. Karalynn Cromeens. Trade Contractors.

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Texas ‘Retainage’ vs. ‘Reserved Funds’: What’s the Difference & Why it Matters

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In 2021, Texas enacted some sweeping changes to the mechanics lien process effective on projects where the original contract was entered into on or after January 1, 2022. Granted this may be a little tricky for your accounting department to keep track of. Texas lien law: ‘Retainage’ or ‘reserved funds’?

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Falls, alone, account for up to 70% of construction-related injuries and deaths, according to Dr. Dong Zhao of Michigan State University, who has been analyzing BLS data to determine why construction accidents keep happening and to discover or refine preventive measures. Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance.

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The Home Building Technology Revolution, Part III: The Missing Link

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Thu, 03/11/2021 - 06:00. Now consider the software side, which deals with the home building process —anything from back-office accounting, purchase orders (POs) and variance purchase orders (VPOs), options and selections management, sales management, scheduling, warranty management, and BIM (building information modeling), etc. .

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