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It’s that time of year again – Labor Day is upon us, and we all need to take some time to remember those who put it on the line every day to make sure we all have the essential services we need, whether it’s your local cashier or the big construction company contract worker. Labor …

The goal of every small business is to be successful, grow, and last for decades into the future. Unfortunately, the vast majority of startups never get that far and don’t make it beyond their first year of work. If you’re starting up a contracting business, you’re facing a great deal of compe...

When you run a contracting or construction business, working with subcontractors is a fact of life. Very few companies have the ability to function with just their current staff, especially when big jobs come up. Those that attempt to keep such large numbers of staff on board generally face layoffs ...

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous businesses there is. Tens of thousands of construction workers are injured or killed every year in accidents on site. Sadly, many of these accidents are the result of carelessness or ignoring safety regulations. They can be avoided with just a b...

Construction work is never easy. And when an employee is injured, it can be anything from a few day’s absences to that person having to resign or even file for disability. This unfortunate loss of good employees can also lead to project delays or hiatuses. Fortunately, there are ways that both...

With millions of dollars at stake in maintenance and construction projects, it’s vital that government purchasing officers understand the importance of surety bonding for these undertakings. Two insurance executives recently made an educational presentation on how this practice provides the ri...

As a contractor, you probably know you need a surety bond. Surety bonds are designed to protect you and your clients if one of you has questions about a project or if something does not go as planned. Despite the necessity of surety bonds though, many contractors do not know how to get them. They &h...

Most people do not think of a CPA, or certified public accountant, as a person who needs construction expertise. If you are a contractor or client, however, you will soon find out why your CPA needs to be specialized in construction. A CPA who understands construction is often the contractor and cli...

Though it’s unusual, there may come a time when you need to cancel a bond you have in effect, or when you face the danger of cancellation by another party. In general, this is not an easy process, as many states have enacted laws over the past several years which restrict the circumstances under w...

Many people are surprised the first time they seek a bond, to discover that collateral can become a vital part of the process. Since in many ways, a bond is more akin to a loan than to an insurance policy, bonding agencies can often desire something against which they can secure the services they of...