For contractors, getting paid is never as simple as it should be. Owners have a tendency to drag their feet once the time to start writing checks has arrived, which […]
Everything You Need to Know About Obtaining Final Payment on a Construction Project Read Post »
Performance bonds are commonplace in the construction industry. In fact, the Miller Act mandates that performance bonds be utilized for all federal construction projects valued in excess of $100,000. In
An Owner Filed a Claim Against Your Performance Bond. Here’s What You Should Do Next Read Post »
Recently, the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) published a series of toolbox talks discussing the emerging applications of nanomaterials in the construction industry. This series covers a broad
Nanomaterials: Are Your Workers Protected? Read Post »
Safety perception surveys are arguably one of the most effective performance measurement tools for gleaning insightful information about the current state of your safety and health procedures. But why are
The Value of Safety Perception Surveys in the Construction Industry Read Post »
Holiday bonuses are a great way to show your team that you value their hard work over the past year while easing the financial burden of holiday spending. In 2018,
What Employers Need to Know About Holiday Bonuses Read Post »
Imagine that one of your office assistants is at the end of their Friday shift. It’s been a long day, and your assistant is nursing a hot cup of coffee
Cybersecurity Threats Are on the Rise. Is Your Construction Company Protected? Read Post »
For the past year, construction companies have benefited from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most significant reform to be enacted since 1986. Signed by President Donald Trump on
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects Construction Companies Read Post »
In an industry ravaged by labor shortages, keeping your workforce happy is a great way to reduce turnover and improve your bottom line. In the past, we’ve recommended being flexible
Looking to Reward Your Workforce? Here’s How to Legally Implement Bonuses Read Post »
A new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence shows what many employers in the industry already know and are struggling to control on their jobsites: out of
New Study Finds That Construction Workers Most Likely to Use Opioids and Cocaine Read Post »
On September 23, 2019, the Division of Federal Employees’ Compensation (DFEC) set forth a policy aimed to help injured federal workers during their recovery process. Specifically, a policy was established
A New Federal Policy Aims to Limit Opioid Use for Injured Workers Read Post »
