Is Your Construction Business Ready for 2020?
2019 seemed to fly by. Another year is in the books, and there is a lot to look forward to in 2020. As we close out the fourth quarter of […]
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What Contractors Need to Know About Withheld Funds for Public Projects in Florida
Are you familiar with the concept of retainage? Retainage is a withheld portion of a contract’s total price that is awarded once the project has been completed. This withholding isn’t
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Managing Change Orders
Are you tired of dealing with project disputes stemming from change orders? You’re not alone. Contractors all across the nation are forced to deal with unreasonable change orders every day.
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Lawsuit or Arbitration: What You’ll Be Facing When the Deadline to File a Construction Defect Claim Approaches
Nothing can ruin your day quite like receiving notice of a construction defect. Knowing that your company could be facing litigation on a project you and your crew worked tirelessly
DOL Issues Final Rule Update Allowing Employers to Better Offer Perks and Benefits
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule updating regulations pertaining to how overtime pay is calculated. This marks the first time in over 50 years that
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Construction Apprenticeships: How One of The Industry’s Most Important Training Model May Be Changing
The labor shortage remains one of the most challenging problems facing construction companies. It would seem that demand for roads, bridges, and housing far outweighs available manpower. But the problem
Are Change Orders Costing Your Business Time and Money? Keep These 4 Tips in Mind
In an industry known for tight deadlines, cost overruns, and unforeseen circumstances, change orders are inevitable. How a construction company handles change orders will ultimately decide whether they remain profitable
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3 Winter Safety Tips for Construction Sites
Wintertime in the Great Lakes State brings frigid temperatures and months of wet conditions and snowfall. Towns in northern Michigan and the upper peninsula experience as much as 180 inches
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Portable Ladders and Fall Protection
How many times have you seen a meme or online video where someone uses a ladder in a manner so dangerous that you can hardly believe your eyes? Usually, the
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Appeals Court Case Prevents Inspections From Expanding Beyond Their Original Scope
Of all things, a poultry company may help construction companies in their never-ending struggle with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections. In a ruling described as a “game changer,”
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