Fieldwire

AUGUST 31, 2023

BLOG Why is construction so hard? Construction expert Jim Rogers explains. You’ll need to purchase your own health insurance and you won’t receive paid sick or vacation days. Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. Check out her Twitter to see more of her work.

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Subcontracting Contractors Negotiation Employment 98

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. 7117, and Cal.

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Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. Each contractor and party to the project has their own insurance, which may or may not be adequate to protect the work they’re performing. Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need? Learn more: What types of insurance do contractors need?

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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 11, 2016

There are narrow exemptions from workers compensation insurance requirements in Ontario for independent contractors working on residential renovation projects (directly contracted by the live-in homeowner, and not covering fix-ups for landlords). The contractor bids low on jobs, based on avoiding certain regulatory costs.

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Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

New contractors have a lot of matters to anticipate when entering the construction industry for the first time. Being aware of bonding regulations within the construction industry can help a new contractor keep on track. How construction bonds work. Construction bond regulations. Construction bond amounts and costs.

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Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. Recently, a court in New York held that notice to an insurance broker was not the same as the contractually required notice to the insurance carrier.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. Extracting key ratios from financial statements and safety metrics from OSHA filings allows builders to gauge a subcontractor’s short-term and long-term health — and empower estimators with the data they need to make more informed bidding decisions. .

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Construction Junkie

MARCH 9, 2021

Defying stereotypes is nothing new for these women leaders in construction. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories. How did they start?

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Safety Construction Industrial US 98

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 28, 2014

These are FICA (Social Security), SUI (State Unemployment Insurance), FUI (Federal Unemployment Insurance), WC (Worker Compensation) and others mandated by legislation and/or company operations. To determine any craft rate, whether union or open shop, the estimator should start with the basic wages and fringe benefits.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction Bookkeeping Services. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice.

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Insurance Construction Accounting Claims 48

Julian Construction

DECEMBER 7, 2011

Julian Construction Blog. Partner, Julian Construction. « Julian Construction Shares Tips For Maintaining A Foundation | Main. Julian Construction Warns Public: Check Credentials Of Contractor » 12/07/2011. Also verify that the contractor is insured and carries workers’ compensation.

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Contractors Foundation Construction Permits 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

We Are QuickBooks Experts Specializing In Construction. Did You Quit Your Job - And start your own construction company only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Did You Ask A Friend Or Relative - To loan you some start-up capital and they agreed on condition you become equal partners in your construction company.

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Construction Insurance Accounting Claims 48

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Bill of materials (BOM) - a list of materials required for the construction of a project or part of a project, which may include quantities. Bill of quantities (BOQ) - a document used in tendering in the construction industry in which materials, parts, and labor (and their costs) are itemized. RSMeans publishes a city cost index table.

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Estimating Construction Products Overhead 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 19, 2012

This can be everything from estimating, doing the construction work, creating invoices, collecting money, paying bills and having a little bit of money left over. It is hard for anyone to “un-know” the details of your bid, bidding process, unique competitive edge. Who Is Our Ideal Construction Client?

Contractors 48

Contractors Bidding Estimating Accounting 48

Green Home Design Architect

MAY 21, 2010

Will they be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties? Does the builder/remodeler have sufficient workers compensation and general liability insurance? If not, you may be liable for any construction-related accidents on your premises. Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids.

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Remodeling Compensation Liability Accidents 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 19, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. The software provides a unique construction system amalgamating accounting, project management, estimating and service management under one roof. The building contractor will get faster and precise way for bidding and achieve more projects by creating more estimates in quickest possible time.

Sage 45

Sage Estimating Contractors Accounting 45

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

Let Us Help Reduce Construction Business Start Up Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Spending Time To Set Up - Your construction company properly will save you grief, time, money and pay you dividends in the future.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

The new legislative session has begun in Washington, and a number of bills affecting the construction industry have been introduced. Athletic Field construction lien case. House Bill 1532 (Creating a good faith defense for certain minimum wage and overtime compensation complaints). Introduced by Rep. Introduced by Sen.

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Washington Construction Permits Structural Engineering 44

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The following template is provide for sample purposes only and should not be used a legally bidding document without through review and modification by appropriate Owner legal counsel. PLEASE NOTE: In occasions where the contractor is asked to provide materials, equipment, and/or subcontract pricing for work by direct bidding that may, or.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 8, 2023

Despite the overused and often annoying references to teamwork we’ve all heard a million times, we hate to sound like a broken record, but teamwork is actually vital to the success of construction projects. In construction, how projects deliver determines how teams work together. Think about it. What Is Integrated Project Delivery?

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Techniques of Construction Cost Estimate. Construction cost estimating associates evaluating materials, labor, overhead, subcontractors and equipment needed to complete a project. Labor Labor is the largest expenditure on any construction work. adsense analytic. Monday, February 7, 2011.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Unit Price Books.

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Contract Contractors Materials Site 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. 00 11 13 Advertisement for Bids. 00 11 16 Invitation to Bid.

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Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40