For a contractor, there are few sights more stress-inducing than watching a half-built project get doused by rain day-in and day-out for a week straight. You might find yourself asking:
Framing Lumber and Rain Exposure Read Post »
Portland is no stranger to rainfall. Although Portland stays drier than many major cities during the North American Monsoon (NAM), which lasts from late June through September, it experiences regular
Managing Your Project Sites During the Rainy Season Part 1 Read Post »
An Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP) is “a program that has been recognized by a proven industry Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) as being high quality.” This customizable model of apprenticeship is
What Are Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs? Read Post »
The way we communicate has changed drastically over the past decade. Today, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter command our attention, allowing us to connect with countless others with
The Advantages of Promoting Your Business with Social Media Read Post »
If you decide to embrace a greener and more energy efficient building philosophy, it’s important to understand that there will be a steep learning curve, especially if you decide to
Important Elements of Net-Zero Construction Read Post »
Although every contractors’ workload is distinct from their colleagues and competitors, there are an array of duties that all contractors must be proficient at in order to find success in
5 Important General Contractor Duties Read Post »
Disputes are extremely common in the construction industry and serve to undermine the projects that contractors work so hard to complete. It comes as no surprise really; when you consider
4 Causes of Construction Disputes Read Post »
The act of boring occurs when a person pierces something with “a turning or twisting movement of a tool” to make a hole. In the context of the construction industry,
4 Boring Techniques for Construction Read Post »
The mechanics lien is arguably the most important tool in a contractor’s arsenal when an owner decides to withhold payment, but it isn’t without its flaws. Fortunately, contractors don’t have
3 Tennessee Mechanics Lien Follies Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Nashville contractor attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed four common allegations against construction professionals, including: Misallocation of funds Project abandonment Improper
7 Common Allegations Against Construction Professionals Part 2 Read Post »
