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Understanding the Covenant Against Contingent Fees

by Hal Perloff | Aug 31, 2021
Business | Business Development

There's an entire industry promising to help contractors tap into the more than $600 billion federal marketplace. Engaging services from one of these firms is allowed with restrictions, including the Covenant Against Contingent Fees.

Five Advantages of Switching to Digital Contracts

by Dago Garcia | Aug 31, 2021
Accounting | Business | Contracts | Finance | Legal and Regulatory | Project Management

Contractors can take advantage of modern tools to establish new lines of business to reach customers.

Steps to Reduce the Hidden Costs of Ladders

by Jennifer Stiansen | Aug 31, 2021
Business | Productivity | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

It’s time to consider the true cost of ladders. Ladders usage is a leading cause of falls and wasteful motion, which leads to fatigue and reduces productivity.

Focus on Safety From the Start

by Nancy Novak | Aug 24, 2021
Business Development | Safety | Total Human Health

To make positive changes, constantly question all potentially unsafe practices. Be open to change and the speedbumps that come with it. More often than not, the long-term gain will be more than worth the short-term strain.

Current Challenges Facing Commercial Construction Projects

by Kevin J. Riexinger | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Shortages of computer chips, delivery drivers and petrochemical products are causing major delays and increasing costs on construction projects.

Poor Collaboration Among Trade Partners Has Consequences

by Cameron Page | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Development | Culture | Organization Culture | Project Delivery | Project Management

Effective change order communication prevents costly delays and improves working relationships.

Construction Business Owners May Be Able to Multiply Retirement Savings

by Scott A. Poulin | Aug 24, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance

Cash balance pension plans represent a powerful tool for maximizing tax-advantaged retirement savings.

Pandemic-Related Construction Materials Pricing Poses Challenges in Construction Lawsuits

by Nick Stewart | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Dispute Resolution | Economy | Legal and Regulatory

It's important to keep an eye on how the global pandemic has impacted construction materials when addressing cost of repair estimates in construction litigation.
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