Keeping track of a construction laborer’s work hours can prove surprisingly difficult. Time spent on travel, training, unauthorized overtime, and rest and lunch breaks can easily go unnoticed. When that
Understanding and Reducing Overtime in Construction Part 2 Read Post »
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has been cracking down on back wages and overtime violations. In some cases, contractors are being forced to pay workers back tens of
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More and more, general contractors are turning to prefabricated construction to keep up with the labor demands and tight schedules of the construction industry. In part one of this two-part
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Prefabricated construction may seem too good to be true. It’s an all-in-one answer to labor shortages and the never-ending search for greater efficiency. However, while prefabricated construction lives up to
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Workers in the construction industry are at risk of succumbing to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons. MSDs are commonly associated with actions
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When world leaders pass tariffs on imports, the far-reaching effects can be felt by roofing businesses across the country. In this brief article, a roofing lawyer in Texas will be
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Thieves are capable of stealing the roof over your head, even when you’ve yet to finish building it. That’s exactly what happened to the manager of a roofing company who
How to Prevent Your Roofing Materials from Being Stolen Read Post »
Roofing contractors are all too familiar with the legal obstacles they must overcome to retain licensure, avoid fines, and maintain profitability. From keeping workers safe to ensuring each and every
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Florida is a state known for its tourism, fishing, and beautiful wildlife. These defining aspects of The Sunshine State were threatened in 2010 when the largest oil spill in U.S.
The State of Offshore Drilling in Florida Part 2 Read Post »
Offshore drilling is currently banned in Florida’s coastal waters. But that may not last. Current laws ban drilling in state waters, which extend three miles out from the shore; however,
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