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Davis Bacon versus Prevailing Wage Rates & Construction

Job Order Contracting

Properly administered renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects that pays reasonable prevailing wage rates produce a higher percentage (greater then 90%) of project on-time and on-budget, and with higher overall satisfaction levels for project participants and benefactors (building users).

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The State of Minnesota has since May 2013 required for all projects that receive general obligation bond funding from the State for new construction or major renovation apply the LEED SS Pilot Credit 55 standard. There’s no nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult.

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LEED Bird Collision Deterrence to be Required in Highland Park

Green Building Law Update

The State of Minnesota has since May 2013 required for all projects that receive general obligation bond funding from the State for new construction or major renovation apply the LEED SS Pilot Credit 55 standard. There’s no nationwide repository of bird casualties or injuries, so estimating the scope of this is difficult.

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6 Reasons to Hire a Professional Contractor

Contractor Connection

Most homeowners think about renovations sooner or later. It’s true that there’s no other home quite like yours, but there are common threads among most renovation projects. It means that a job is done right, and it also helps prevent injuries and property damage. That’s where things can get tricky.

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Thought Leader Series: Home Modifications to Increase Safety for Seniors

Contractor Connection

They’ve remodeled and renovated their home over the years to be exactly the way they want it to be. Falling at home is the #1 cause of injuries for seniors. Renovating kitchen cabinets to include shelves that pull out so seniors can more easily reach items. Request a free estimate.

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Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act: What Residential Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Contractors must list: An initial cost estimate A statement that the cost will not exceed 10% of the initial cost estimate Total potential cost (initial estimate + 10%) A statement that the cost will not exceed the “total potential cost” unless a written change order is signed by both parties.

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Mastering construction project management with 6 key strategies

Fieldwire

The right tools help you create rapid estimates for change orders and keep all parties informed of when they can expect delivery. For example, falls, scaffolding and ladders are frequent causes of OSHA violations and can lead to permanent injuries that affect a worker’s entire career. Risk management You must keep your crews safe.