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Construction Company Contract Traps And The Advantages Of Legal Help

Contractor Bookkeeping

Depending on the type of contracting business you run, you could face laws regarding taxation, employment, product liability, premises liability, discrimination, health and safety, and various other regulations. That's why you need legal help.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Here are seven traits of profitable contractors. Specialty contractors thrive on providing expertise in specific areas; however, if that expertise is not in demand, it has little value. One task facing all contractors is marketing – the act of promoting and/or selling services. In-Demand Expertise. Effective Marketing.

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work? As builders and trade contractors start to get back on track following the impact of COVID-19 and its restrictions, there are legal concerns to consider. Trade Contractors. Mon, 07/27/2020 - 12:57. Mike Beirne, Senior Editor. CORONAVIRUS: RESOURCES AND INFORMATION.

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A Look At Construction Safety in the UK

Constructonomics

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Immediate Legal Compliance. Under The Fire Safety Order for England and Wales (full details of which can be found of the Gov.uk

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

Subcontractor business liability insurance should be retained since a catastrophic claim could bankrupt most all painting contractors. Are subcontractors covered under the general contractor’s insurance? Medical expenses, property damage, and legal defense costs can grow quickly. 7 insurance policies subcontractors may need.

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Construction Law in North Carolina: Effective communications

Construction Marketing Ideas

I can’t say how much I agree with Melissa’s observations here — and the vital importance that brief emails can have in creating (or settling) messy legal situations. Perhaps the clearest case is one of a former contractor who we dismissed for non-performance. It was just the two of us. You have to do better.”

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ATTN: Federal Contractors, Beware of Harassment and Discrimination on Construction Sites

Best Practices Construction Law

If you are a federal contractor, you should be aware of Executive Order 11246. The Executive Order also requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. In the case of Fort Myer Construction Corp. , Conduct training sessions at all levels.