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Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard

Pro Builder

NAHB argued that residential construction should not be included under the standard because the nature of new-home building and remodeling makes them a much lower risk for virus transmission. During the first quarter of 2021, the value of real estate assets increased faster than real estate liabilities. For more, visit nahb.org. .

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Checklist for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler

Green Home Design Architect

You have a home design you love - now it's time to find a builder. If you are building a new home or addition, or remodeling your home, use this checklist to help you select a builder to perform the work. Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers?

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What Is Retention in Construction | What Do You Mean by Retention Money in Construction | What Is the Purpose of Retention Money

CivilJungle

Retention Money in Construction provides safeguard to the employer from defects which can occur during the defects liability period in construction projects if the contractor does not respond accordingly to the contract terms. The purpose of retention money is to provide protection to the employer. This can be done through contract retention.

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Julian Construction Gives Basics On Finding A Contractor For Home.

Julian Construction

He first stresses the importance of locating a contractor: “While some homeowners prefer to do the work themselves, many construction and remodeling jobs will require hiring either a general building contractor or specialized contractor. Blog Design. March 2012. January 2012. December 2011. November 2011. Categories.

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Construction Bookkeeping Unique Features

Contractor Bookkeeping

Assets - Liabilities) = Equity. -. Chart of Accounts Design Fees. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability. Chart of Accounts Insurance Liability. Chart of Accounts Payroll Tax Liabilities. Chart of Accounts Payroll Tax Liabilities. Contractors Liability Insurance Audit Support. Cash On Hand.

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Rory Woolsey's Construction Estimating Blog: Mark It Up!

Rory Woolsey

” I get this question a lot from my architect friends when helping them budget their projects through the design process. Just the bare labor component includes adders such as fringe benefits, unemployment insurances (federal and state), social security taxes, public liability costs, and builders risk insurance.

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Construction Estimating Checklist: A New Era of Estimating Service

Construction Cost Estimating

There is a lot of free e4ducation and tips online to help your design a good construction estimating checklist. But this will also help you control the client wanting to do an unscheduled inspection which would take you away from your work and may be an insurance liability. Well you need at the very least some sort of checklist.