Highlighting Women in Construction
Women in the construction industry are a cut above the average, and the skill, grit, heart, and sense of purpose they lead with are unmatched. Get to know these pillars of the WIC community in this blog post.
Tag: construction
How to Deal with High-Maintenance Homeowners
Issues can arize when you realize that you had a picture of the Mona Lisa in your head while the homeowner was picturing a Picasso. Both are fantastic pieces of art but are incredibly different. If you move forward with the project without clarifying your understanding of what is expected, there will be problems.
RCLA: The Texas Residential Contractor’s Best Friend
Texas residential contractors are protected by legislation that safeguards your rights on residential projects. That legislation is most commonly referred to as the Residential Construction Liability Act. Thanks to the RCLA, homeowners can only sue after allowing the residential contractor the opportunity to fix what the homeowner said was wrong.
Building Worker Safety into Your Practices
It is vital to your business to build worker safety into your contracts as well as your business’s best practices. Even if you believe your trade does not have any hazardous aspects, someone operating around you may have specific hazards you need to be aware of.
Safety Terms in Construction Webinar
Accidents happen! You cannot plan or predict when an accident will happen, but you can plan and prepare for your company’s response and liability when an accident does occur. Join Kelly Stamy at our Free Webinar as she explains the importance of building worker safety into your business and why it is crucial to your […]
Dispute Resolutions Webinar
Problems and disputes are inevitable, especially in construction! It’s essential to understand what all of your options are in settling these disputes. Which options are cheaper, easier, or the right fit for each situation? Are there ways to protect yourself on the frontend before a problem ever arises? All of these questions and more will […]
Pay When Paid vs Pay If Paid
Contingent Payment Clauses for the Subcontractor Imagine that you have signed a contract with a new general contractor. You have worked diligently to complete the work under contract and have complied with all of the contract requirements for your scope of work. After finishing the work, you have submitted your pay application/invoice to the general […]
The Benefits of Employment Forms and Personnel Records
Benjamin Franklin said “Remember that time is money.” This sentiment has been repeated over and over since he first wrote it over two hundred and fifty years ago. Many people use this phrase to mean that if you are wasting time, you are wasting money. While this is true and helps businesses become more efficient, […]
Filing a Bond Claim: Public vs. Privately Owned Property Rules
Filing a claim against a bond may offer a subcontractor protection against both privately and publicly incurred debts. However, there are different rules for filing a bond claim on public property versus privately-owned property.
Five Questions You Should Ask About a Construction Contract
In this article, we cover five questions contractors and subcontractors should ask before entering into a construction contract.
