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A Guide to Contractor Management and Prequalification

Safety Services Company

As suppliers, contractors are expected to demonstrate their training and expertise by adhering to prequalifications requirements. Contractor prequalifications are third-party audits and certifications that serve as proof of skill, dedication to maintaining safe working conditions, and adherence to regulations like OSHA.

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

Construction Marketing

While you are not legally obligated to offer health plans to these workers, you can still choose to. The phrase “1099 employee” generally describes people that act as independent contractors or are “self-employed.” Independent Contractors (Self-Employed) vs. Employees. What is a 1099 Employee?

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

The Importance of Risk Management Risks involve various operational hazards, such as equipment failure, oil spills, environmental damage, explosions, and more, which can have reputation, financial, and legal consequences for oil and gas companies. Otherwise, they can get fined or face legal action.

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Prevailing Wages in Minnesota: What Contractors Should Know

Levelset

In Minnesota, prevailing wage laws apply to state-funded construction projects that are over $2,500 with one trade contractor or over $25,000 with more than one trade contractor. Equipment Operator Group 4 $40.04 $22.55 $ 62.59 Prevailing wage rates are often higher than what most contractors pay their workers.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Commercial Construction

HardHatChat

As a National General Contractor working across multiple verticals in the commercial construction space, we understand the challenges (COVID and Supply Chain) facing our retail, restaurant, hospitality, and senior housing clients. For example, the project can be risky if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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What’s in a JOC Coefficient

Job Order Contracting

Here’s a listing of what is typically included in a construction contractor’s Job Order Contract coefficient… Contractor’s overhead and profit. Business taxes, contributions, memberships, corporate headquarters support (legal, financial, etc.). Sales tax on material and equipment costs. Quality control.

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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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