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Construction Estimating

Chianelli Estimating

Many times those costs are not recovered, however; they could make the difference in keeping the Builder or Owner solvent or ending up with a failed project or worse yet bankruptcy. They do not have the burden of carrying costs like workmen’s compensation, general liability insurance, unemployment related costs, vacations or sick days, etc.

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Estimating- The New Normal

Chianelli Estimating

The tendency to adjust their bid estimating will inadvertently produce many business failures. One error may be the difference in bankruptcy or staying afloat. The result is higher costs to complete projects.Other considerations will be the impact it will have on OSHA standards and Insurance Company costs. Less opportunities.

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Guest Blog – 5 Common Misconceptions About Surety Bonds

Construction Law Monitor

However, the contractor needs to pay the bond premium after she actually wins the bid. A recent case of this is the bankruptcy of the 105-year-old company Truland Group Inc. Currently, the company that provided bonding to Truland, XL Specialty Insurance Co., Myth #5: Other Insurance Products Can Do the Job, Too.

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Guest Blog – 5 Common Misconceptions About Surety Bonds

Construction Law Monitor

However, the contractor needs to pay the bond premium after she actually wins the bid. A recent case of this is the bankruptcy of the 105-year-old company Truland Group Inc. Currently, the company that provided bonding to Truland, XL Specialty Insurance Co., Myth #5: Other Insurance Products Can Do the Job, Too.

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Job Costing Accounting Vs. Regular Accounting

Contractor Bookkeeping

Knowing which markets to serve, when to hire more people, when and how to acquire loans, lines of credit, bonds, performance bonds, insurance cost savings, business planning and your overall construction company business strategy. It is used to M.A.P. Most bookkeepers can provide the Five Key Performance Reports with some degree of accuracy.

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How to Start a Roofing Business: 9 Tips to Grow & Thrive

Levelset

Lay the sheathing: Registration, licensing, and insurance. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once you’re registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your roofing business from the ground up. Analyze your competition.

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How to Start a Painting Business: 9 Keys to Growth & Success

Levelset

Start right by registering, licensing, and insuring your business. Get the proper license and insurance according to your state’s requirements. Once your business is registered, licensed, insured, and financially prepared, you’re ready to start thinking about how to grow your business from the ground up.