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15 Tips For Starting Your Own Roof and Guttering Business

Construction Marketing

Just like any new company, drawing up a business plan is crucial. Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . 10) Business bank account and credit card. A separate bank account will make management easier, and it will help protect your personal assets. 1) Business plan. 2) Startup and ongoing expenses.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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Most COIs give information on general liability insurance, but can also be used to show proof of commercial automobile or workers compensation coverage. You may secure funding for equipment through a bank or other lender. When do I need to provide a COI? A supplier provides you with tools and building supplies.

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The Importance of Valves in Green Building

Constructonomics

Along with her undying gratitude was the pledge of compensation when she returned. Architects today do more than just slap a few solar panels on the roof and install a bank of batteries to store energy when they’re designing green buildings. She assured me that the dog would not be any trouble.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

The basis is a digital 3D model on which all parties involved in the construction project – from the architect and the construction company to the owner – work simultaneously and always have access to identical, up-to-date data and drawings. Subsequent service providers also benefit from data material and drawings.

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A glossary of terms with reference to Construction Cost Estimating

Construction Cost Estimating

Bond - in construction, a performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or a bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project by a contractor. Labor burden is the cost of payroll taxes and insurances (such as Workers'' compensation) which the employer must pay to employ workers. Example: Wage rate is 10.00/hour,

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SWEDFA offers a variety of financing strategies to help fund small business including bank participations, direct loans, loan guarantees and taxable and tax-exempt bonds. The credit can be applied to the state portion of the gross receipts tax, compensating tax and withholding tax. Tax Incentives. Eligible Uses.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

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Iowa’s costs for equipment rental, construction, payroll, workers’ compensation and utilities are all below the national average. The finance industry continues to see high returns in Lubbock with a diverse portfolio in commercial and investment banking. A project of the Tomball Economic Development Corporation , the 99.5-acre

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