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A Temporary Worker’s Right to Safety

Construction Business Owner

As the economy improves and construction projects pick up, employers are looking to hire temporary workers. Employing temporary workers has advantages for the employer, including the ability to scale staffing levels quickly. It also has advantages for the worker, such as the ability to quickly find a source of income.

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Balancing Work and Study: How an Online MBA in Construction Management Helps Working Professionals

Construction Marketing

Traditional programs demand rigid schedules, often forcing students to choose between education and employment. Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient Learning Traditional MBA programs have significant expenses, including tuition, commuting costs, and lost income due to time off work. Professionals who fail to adapt risk falling behind.

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How to Get Large Group Health Insurance Plans for Contractor Business Employees

Construction Marketing

If you, as an employer, have 1099 employees on your staff from time to time, you may be wondering whether you are required to provide health insurance to them. This also means that employers don’t have to withhold income taxes, pay unemployment taxes, or withhold and pay Medicare and Social Security taxes.

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The Average Homebuyer’s Income Has Increased Considerably in “Pandemic Boomtowns”

Pro Builder

The Average Homebuyer’s Income Has Increased Considerably in “Pandemic Boomtowns”. Remote workers moving to Boise, for example, have raised the average annual income of homebuyers by 24%, to $98,000. According to Redfin, Boise has seen the largest increase of homebuyer income among the 100 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas.

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Pennsylvania is First State to offer Tax Credit for Passive House

Green Building Law Update

Pennsylvania is the first state to offer tax credits for low income Passive House building. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are scored and ranked in accordance with a numerical criteria. “Maximize your gains, minimize your losses” summarize the approach.

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OSHA focusing on increased fatalities on communication towers

FDR Safety

In a letter to companies in the communication tower industry, OSHA Administrator David Michaels said the fall protection lapses are occurring because “either employers are not providing appropriate fall protection to employees, or they are not ensuring that their employees use fall protection properly.”

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How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership

Pro Builder

How Employer-Assisted Housing Programs Are Paving a Path to Homeownership. Employer-assisted housing (EAH) programs offer incentives for employees making home purchases. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 10:26.