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Safety First, Bidding Next: How Safety & Compliance Wins Contracts

Safety Services Company

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. Consider this! Here’s where things change.

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Contractor

Construction Marketing

When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose. Communication. Punctual Delivery. After all, they also want to get paid on time.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Surety Bonds

Construction Marketing

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

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7 Things Contractors Need to Know About Retainage

Fieldwire

Construction is one of the hardest industries to manage cash flow in, with contractors often facing large up-front costs and frequent, long delays between expenses and payment. The basics of retainage Retainage, also called retention, is an amount withheld from the contractor until a later date.

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How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees

Construction Marketing

The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.” When tax season comes around, you issue a 1099-MISC to all the independent contractors that you’ve paid over $600 to that year. Independent Contractors (Self-Employed) vs. Employees. What is a 1099 Employee?

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Contractor Website Best Practices

Construction Marketing

An excellent website is no longer an option for any type of construction, remodeling, or trade contracting firm. You are probably wondering, what is the so-called foundation (construction metaphor) of an excellent contractor website? And blogs allow for high frequency posting on a variety of subjects. Good question.

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GSD: A solid commercial contracting blog demonstrates trust-building talent

Construction Marketing Ideas

Lauderdale, FL based GSD Contracting LLC has built the phrase “Building Trust” into its logo — and this commercial contractor has achieved that objective with its well-designed and written blog. Consider this post for example: Top 5 Design Trends: The Future of Bank Construction in South Florida.