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Building in Chicago: Embracing the US adventure and spirit

Construction Marketing Ideas

So I hatched plans to grow the concept in other US cities, initially Baltimore, then Atlanta and North Carolina (Charlotte). By the time we expanded to North Carolina, the business was in an acute death-spiral — we survived, barely, by virtually shutting down the entire US business in 2005. But what about Chicago?

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

Missouri law requires that an injured worker provide a written report of a workplace injury within 30 days of the date of the accident. The unintended result was that injuries which were no longer covered by workers’ compensation, could now be adjudicated in a civil lawsuit. What is a common fallacy about workplace injuries?

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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. Falls are the most common jobsite accidents.

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State by State Incentives Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The credit for the employer can be as much as: $2,400 for each new adult hire; $1,200 for each new summer youth hire; $4,800 for a veteran entitled to compensation for a service-connected disability; $9,000 for each new long-term family assistance recipient hired over a two-year period. for worker compensation rates.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Participating companies are compensated by being able to reduce their federal income tax liability with a tax credit between $1,200 and $9,000 per qualified employee, depending on the target group. an hour and be eligible to receive employer-provided coverage under an accident or health plan.

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