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#67:  Paying Your Subcontractor's Employees

NH Construction Law

The main advantage of such “trust fund” provisions is in bankruptcy; trust funds are not considered assets of the subcontractor/debtor that can be distributed to general creditors. But even on private projects written subcontracts can reserve the right to inspect subcontractor payroll records. § 5.5(a)(6).)

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Water on the Brain

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

When this issue was first raised in the early 1960s, the engineers noted that their inability to close, inspect or repair the two existing tunnels was with every passing day bringing closer the likelihood of a catastrophic breakdown of the system. 2 in 1937 did the city even attempt to inspect the inside of one of the tunnels.

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Good Trouble—Necessary for Home Builders, Too

Pro Builder

Right out of college, on my steel mill job one night, I was told to “re-inspect” rejected structural steel for use in nuclear submarines and ship it out to make our quota. My proclivity for shining a light on serious if unflattering situations continued throughout my career. One said nothing, while the other implied I made the whole thing up.

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Can We Make Home Building a Little Less ‘Interesting?’

Pro Builder

Now toss in zoning and inspection entities for each unit, plus interfaces with support firms such as surveying, architecture, and engineering. Some might cite the recently announced bankruptcy of high-tech building company Katerra as just one more sad story in this long, disappointing history, having blown through $2.4

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

Levelset

If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. After we do an inspection, we present our quote on site — and we explain the value that we bring, like our warranty. Our sales team parks on the street so they don’t block a homeowner’s driveway.

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

Levelset

If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Ensure your sales staff do a thorough inspection , provide options, and use the echo customer’s language to share that they’ve understood.

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How to Start a Plumbing Business: 9 Tips for Growth

Levelset

If you start growing without proper financial management, you will quickly find your company out of cash and in bankruptcy court. Ensure your sales staff do a thorough inspection , provide options, and use the echo customer’s language to share that they’ve understood.