Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

From estimating and project management practices to compensation and business management, contractors are finding a “new normal” in every aspect of their business. I hear stories from clients about how aggressive the bidding environment has become, with more and more contractors bidding for each job and many bidding at a loss.

Estimating 205

Estimating Compensation Bidding Construction 205

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. General Liability Insurance. Roofers Insurance.

Insurance 156

Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

On top of that, there may be a blended model at play, in which you offer two types of compensation at once, such as a wage and bonuses. There are a few different methods that employers use to pay their employees, and while they may have similarities, they each also have implications for your construction business and employees.

Compensation 106

Compensation IRS Construction Employment 106

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Contractors should have a plan in place to help employees left behind after a jobsite accident, especially as some seek compensation for mental suffering, according to experts.

Compensation 160

Compensation Accidents Plans Contractors 160

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 30, 2024

Revitalize Your Back Office & Streamline AP Processes ccapoccia Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:59 Contractors know all about risk — jobsite security, health and safety, workers’ compensation, bonding, subcontractor compliance and more. For many construction business owners, it seems like the list can go on forever. Is your back office a risk?

Revit 156

Revit Office Compensation Risk 156

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Lower Workers' Compensation Costs by Having a Plan. Having comprehensive plans in place are the most impactful way to mitigate workers’ compensation costs, says the National Association of Home Builders. cbroderick. Tue, 11/17/2020 - 09:55. When that happens, there should be another plan in place. Read more to see what they suggest.

Compensation 76

Compensation Plans Accidents Insurance 76

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. The mechanical subcontractor filed suit against the prime contractor for $2.7m

Compensation 97

Compensation Lien Claims North Carolina 97

ENR Construction

JULY 13, 2022

Despite growing fear of a recession on the horizon, contractors continue to offer highly competitive compensation packages, approaching levels not seen in the industry in nearly two decades.

Compensation 69

Compensation Contractors Industrial 69

BD+C

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How to get your construction team engaged and on board with new processes 0 dbarista Thu, 10/10/2024 - 09:48 Contractors Discover practical strategies to boost employee engagement and create a collaborative environment where your team feels valued and motivated to contribute to your company’s vision. Can compensation motivate employees?

Construction 98

Construction Compensation Environment Plans 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

The JOC consultant is being paid based upon construction volume, thus the more money spent, the more money the JOC contractor makes. A key benefit of JOC is early and ongoing collaboration and transparency information sharing between the real property owner technical and procurement teams and the awarded JOC construction contractor.

Consulting 100

Consulting Compensation Procurement Contract 100

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 13, 2022

Fortunately, crane and rigging insurance provide protection and compensation. Unfortunately, some contractors assume they have enough coverage for their construction jobs. Physical damage – This policy compensates for the value of a physically damaged crane. What is crane and rigging insurance?

Insurance 168

Insurance Liability Compensation Accidents 168

Constructonomics

OCTOBER 3, 2010

New contractors have a lot of matters to anticipate when entering the construction industry for the first time. Unfortunately, new contractors are often unfamiliar with the bonding process, which includes undergoing finance and credit checks, providing upfront collateral, and paying issuance fees. How construction bonds work.

Contractors 140

Contractors Regulation Insurance Claims 140

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2015

Contractors once relished a period of time in which most of their associates would stay with one company. The market abounds with free agents, leaving many contractors to question their own compensation models. The market abounds with free agents, leaving many contractors to question their own compensation models.

Compensation 120

Compensation Management Modeling Contractors 120

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Construction company budgets are heavily weighted to the salary and compensation plans of their employees. Arizona Roofing Contractors Association. Associated General Contractors of America. Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Arizona. National Electrical Contractors Association.

Arizona 135

Arizona Budgeting Budget Resource 135

Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2019

Plumbing contractors are the professionals that are trained to assemble, install and repair water pipes. While hiring a plumbing contractor can help in salvaging your home from a water crisis, it can also worsen a situation. Here is a list of tips that can guide you in hiring a reputable plumbing contractor to work on your property.

Contractors 120

Contractors Insurance Compensation Liability 120

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses. Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. Worker’s Compensation. What Is Snow Removal Insurance?

Insurance 187

Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 187

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Insurance, liability, and workers’ compensation . Roofing isn’t a one-person job; you’ll need, at least, two roofing contractors to work on a single site. Start with General Liability Insurance and the Workers’ Compensation Insurance. . Roofing equipment and materials. Labor costs. Utility bills.

Insurance 295

Insurance Liability Legal Compensation 295

Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Engine Capital's open letter pointing to what it believes are flaws in management and compensation practices comes right before the contractor's annual meeting.

Compensation 120

Compensation Engineering Contractors Management 120

Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

You needed to be compensated for your time and your crew's time, and you need to do it right away. Do these notes, emails, or greetings send you into a mental or alone verbal rant about why they can't leave you alone to get your work done? Are you concerned they expect you to do the additional work for FREE, NO CHARGE, NA-DA, ZIP, ZERO?

Change Orders 116

Change Orders Compensation Contractors Profitability 116

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. Let’s reflect on what attendees experienced and the valuable takeaways contractors gained from the event. The best way to set a culture of safety is to lead by example.

Safety 114

Safety Contractors Conference Accidents 114

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

the Court of Appeals of Mississippi held that the PAID IN FULL principle—or what lawyers know as accord and satisfaction —barred a contractor’s claim for additional payment. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. Fouches and Assoc.,

Negotiation 104

Negotiation Contractors Claims Mississippi 104

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company.

California 76

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 76

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 16, 2021

Specialty contractors are essential to the success of projects, yet they rarely have a chance to provide input at the beginning. So, what can teams do to improve preconstruction collaboration, especially with specialty contractors? It uses a multiparty agreement to define responsibilities, roles, compensation and rights.

Life Cycle 286

Life Cycle Modeling Autodesk Software 286

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Charges against the company's owners include workers' compensation fraud and underpaying employees.

Compensation 88

Compensation California Contractors 88

ENR Construction

MAY 4, 2023

says the city still owes it money for compensable delays and change orders, while the city says the contractor has refused to address construction issues. GE Johnson Construction Co.

Colorado 74

Colorado Change Orders Contractors Compensation 74

ENR Construction

MAY 4, 2023

says the city still owes it money for compensable delays and change orders, while the city says the contractor has refused to address construction issues. GE Johnson Construction Co.

Change Orders 73

Change Orders Colorado Compensation Contractors 73

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 16, 2019

New study suggests that the causes of an industry-wide compensation boost are not solely a result of market-specific factors or the cost of living.

Compensation 52

Compensation Industrial Contractors 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2020

Based upon contract requirements, local labor costs may be sourced from published Davis Bacon Wage Rates, or published or researched local prevailing wage rates with appropriate inclusion markups for worker compensation, unemployment, liability insurance and allowance for small tools and consumables.

Estimating 213

Estimating Overhead Construction Liability 213

Carol Hagen

JANUARY 11, 2010

With commercial, industrial and residential participation from general contractors, highway heavy and specialty trades, the survey addresses office, field and executive compensation and has added specific questions about the economy to help contractors see what the industry is doing with staff, wages and compensation.

CFMA 120

CFMA Compensation Arizona Construction 120

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Naturally, many contractors (like you!) Let’s get some clarity on some of this year’s FAQs about Contractor Management platforms and how you can conquer each quarter! Let’s get some clarity on some of this year’s FAQs about Contractor Management platforms and how you can conquer each quarter!

FAQ 86

FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 86

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2022

LEAN collaborative construction delivery, a common data environment, and supporting cloud-based technology profoundly change: the teams work, and relationships between clients, vendors, and stakeholders, how people and organizations are measured and compensated, the tools that are used, our work lives.

Management 200

Management Compensation Organization Environment 200

ENR Construction

APRIL 17, 2019

How owners and prime contractors misuse workers’ compensation experience ratings

Compensation 44

Compensation Contractors 44

A David Creation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

I know that this is typically a season when contractors back off of hiring a bit, especially with all the economic unknowns. I help contractors develop a marketing strategy and then make sure we implement it and get leads! The post 5 Hiring Tips for Contractors: Finding and Keeping Great People! Good move! I am a marketing guy.

Contractors 97

Contractors IDEA Compensation Plans 97

ENR Construction

APRIL 17, 2019

How owners and prime contractors misuse workers’ compensation experience ratings

Compensation 44

Compensation Safety Contractors 44

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Typically, what kind of information is given to the general contractor to put together a price and approximately how often does each occur? Is it the general contractor? Learn more… 1.

Bidding 100

Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 20, 2018

” A contractor in North Dakota wasn’t laughing when it was not allowed to pass “Go” and could not immediately collect its $200,000 for work performed. Dickinson Elks Building, LLC , the court held a contractor was not entitled to recover for labor and materials during a time period when the contractor was unlicensed.

North Dakota 75

North Dakota Contractors Lien Claims 75

Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. According to the Contractor’s expert, the contract established a “baseline schedule … created by the County’s engineer,” which showed a starting date with unhindered access along the area of the road where the utilities were located.

Claims 118

Claims Compensation Contract Contractors 118