How To Become A Licensed Contractor In Washington
All contractors need to be registered in the state of Washington. Trade subcontractors need to be both licensed and registered before they can begin to offer services. Here’s the process to become a registered/licensed contractor in Washington. Do you need a license? In Washington, contractor licensing and registration is handled by the state’s Department of […]
Selecting The Right Hearing Protection For Construction Workers
Construction job sites are noisy, and to protect workers’ hearing, employers are required to provide hearing protection. However, selecting the right hearing protection for the job depends on the environment and the worker. We’re going to look at when hearing protection is required, who should wear it, the types of hearing protection available, and how […]
Why Small Contractors Need Project Management Software
Newsletter Why Small Contractors Need Project Management Software Why Small Contractors Need Project Management Software As a small contractor it’s important to keep costs low. This usually means that you end up working long, unpaid hours to keep your projects on schedule and on budget. You may rely on printed documents and handwritten notes to […]
Tips To Prevent Vehicle Theft
Newsletter Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft For contractors, vehicles are just as important as any other tool. Instead of an inconvenience, having a vehicle stolen threatens your very livelihood. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than three-quarters of a million vehicles were stolen in the United States during […]
What To Do When OSHA Visits Your Job Site
Employers should always be prepared for a visit from an OSHA site inspector. Make sure that your documentation, including OSHA logs, is complete and readily available. If a site inspector visits one of your job sites, your employees need to be prepared as well. Because most inspections are unannounced, all workers need to know what […]
7 Things Everyone Should Know About Buying Furniture Online
Purchasing furniture online can be a very fun and rewarding adventure. You don’t have to waste all day in mall traffic and only going to a handful of stores. You can shop in the comfort of your own home without the pressure of pushy sales people. You can literally see hundreds of items in a […]
How To Become A Licensed Contractor In Oregon
Most all construction and landscape contractors wishing to perform construction services or repairs to real property must be licensed in the state of Oregon. Here’s the process to become a licensed contractor in Oregon. Do you need a license? The first question you need to ask is whether you need to be licensed to work […]
Keeping Safe While Working in the Heat
Newsletter Keeping Safe While Working in the Heat Keeping Safe While Working in the Heat This year the heat has come early in Oregon and Washington. The area experienced temperatures well over 100 in late June. We can always use a reminder about keeping safe while working in the heat. OSHA’s safety message regarding working […]
How To Avoid Disputes With Better Project Communication
Construction project disputes have risen in the past couple of years, mainly due to the pandemic and its effect on the labor market and material costs and deliveries. According to HKA, the value of these disputes adds up to almost half of the budgeted capital expenditure – 46.3%, on average. And the claims for additional time […]
How To Write A Successful Proposal
Everyone knows that writing a good proposal is important for contractors. Proposals are a representation of your company and the type of work that you’ll perform. In order to be successful, your proposal must clearly define the work to be performed and how much you will charge to perform that work. For more on writing […]
