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How To Set Up Solar Panels In A Commercial Building

Construction Marketing

A non-profit organization called the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) offers professional development, continuing education, and certification for solar energy and other renewable energy businesses. Before starting the installation process, you must get all the necessary permits and approvals.

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What You Should Know Before Taking a Construction Loan

Construction Marketing

It covers land acquisition costs, building materials, construction permits, labor, contingency and interest reserves, closing costs, and plans. It can only be acquired with the proper education certification, expertise, and a contractor’s license. How construction loans work.

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Happy New Year From DoD – The Proposed CMMC Rule Is Here

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 The assessment must be completed before contract award and the certification of compliance is good for three years afterwards. POA&Ms under Level 1 are not permitted.

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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2014 Resale Certificate

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors Should Use Reseller Permits When Buying Items For Resale. The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Construction Companies - In Washington State contractors selling material (as part of your service) is a taxable event. Who is the customer? When is sales tax paid?

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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2013 Resale Certificate

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors Should Use Reseller Permits When Buying Items For Resale. The Rule Is - “Have a Resale Certificate or Pay the Tax” It’s all about paying sales tax. Construction Companies - In Washington State contractors selling material (as part of your service) is a taxable event. Who is the customer? When is sales tax paid?

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Resale Certificates For Washington State Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Why As A Construction Contractor - Do you want a resale certificate when all it does is cause you more paperwork? In Washington State the Resale Certificate was developed for construction contractors to not have to pay the sales tax on material that they plan to resell in the course of their business.

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What the LEED Pilot for Wood Is and What It Is Not

Green Building Law Update

There may be no single subject matter more discussed with over the 15 year history of LEED than forest product certification. A minimum of 50% (based on cost) of wood-based materials and products must be sourced from Certified Sources as defined by ASTM D7612-10. And that this new pilot credit continues the discussion is positive.

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