In the construction industry, there are many terms that attorneys have written into modern-day contracts to confuse contractors with legalese and intimidate them into agreeing to terms they do not fully understand. Learning these terms is essential to the survival and success of construction...
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The name Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is well known as one of the top three US auto producers. Google started a spin off company WAYMO several years ago to develop the programs and software that will enable cars to go driverless - SOON.Waymo is developing and testing a fleet of about 600...
Estimating job costs is becoming increasingly difficult for construction contracts. Competitive bidding practices, rising labor and material costs, delays in obtaining permits, trade agreement restrictions with other countries, changes in government regulations, and the shortage of qualified...
There is quite a lot of discourse regarding daily reports in the construction industry. Some people think they are unnecessary and take too much time to be worth the effort. However, some may not consider how important daily reports are in regards to protecting you on the front end and defending...
How do you get a job without the right skills or credentials? How do you gain the right skills or credentials to get or succeed in a job if you can’t pay for the education needed to obtain them? From an employer’s perspective, how can you attract eager workers, ensure they develop the skills they...
Here at Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, there is only one thing that our clients pay us to do for them. They don’t pay us to do estimates, nor do submittals, nor send them invoices, nor answer our phones, nor send them advertising materials or a whole host of other things that we all spend...
The mantra of the residential and renovation contractors and subs that “Residential is different from Commercial construction. We can’t afford to do all that stuff...” has been repeated in my face for my entire career. I would argue that might have been the case in the past, but, as Bob Dylan sang...
Starting a new business venture can be exciting. Whether you are forming your first company or expanding into a new area, it is important to properly account for start-up and organizational costs. The rules concerning these costs are different for income tax purposes and for financial reporting...
Senator Ted Cruz visited Spawglass’ Village of Southhampton jobsite in Houston this week to tour the site, hear from construction executives, and promote his new bill, the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act during an event hosted by Associated Builders and...