A surety bond is a contract that binds three parties to ensure that financial and performance-related obligations are upheld and satisfied. Surety bonds are commonly used in the construction industry. […]
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There are many types of construction bonds that are utilized by construction professionals in the Tar Heel State. Bonds are an effective legal tool designed to guarantee that projects reach
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In part one of this two-part series, the Portland contractor lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed two ways contractors can better manage their project sites during the rainy season.
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For a contractor, there are few sights more stress-inducing than watching a half-built project get doused by rain day-in and day-out for a week straight. You might find yourself asking:
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Portland is no stranger to rainfall. Although Portland stays drier than many major cities during the North American Monsoon (NAM), which lasts from late June through September, it experiences regular
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An Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) is “a program that has been recognized by a proven industry Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) as being high quality.” This customizable model of apprenticeship is
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The way we communicate has changed drastically over the past decade. Today, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter command our attention, allowing us to connect with countless others with
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If you decide to embrace a greener and more energy efficient building philosophy, it’s important to understand that there will be a steep learning curve, especially if you decide to
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Although every contractors’ workload is distinct from their colleagues and competitors, there are an array of duties that all contractors must be proficient at in order to find success in
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Disputes are extremely common in the construction industry and serve to undermine the projects that contractors work so hard to complete. It comes as no surprise really; when you consider
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