How To Estimate A Construction Project

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Newsletter How to Estimate a Construction Project How to Estimate a Construction Project Estimating the cost of a construction project is key to contractor profitability and winning jobs. There are several ways to estimate a construction project, and which is best will depend on the type and specifics of the project. Here are four of […]

Hard Hat Basics

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Newsletter Hard Hat Basics Hard Hat Basics Hard hats protect workers from falling debris, low hanging objects, and electrical hazards. Before selecting a hard hat, workers and managers need to know the classes and types available and their purpose. There are three classes of hard hats: class E, class G, and class C. Class E […]

6 Tips to Prevent Eyestrain

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Newsletter 6 Tips To Prevent Eyestrain 6 Tips To Prevent Eyestrain If you spend hours at the computer every day, your eyes can pay the price. Screen time can make your eyes feel tired, irritated, and dry. Here are some tips to help prevent eyestrain, which can cause vision problems, headaches, blurred vision, and neck […]

6 Ways To Lower Your EMR

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Newsletter 6 Ways To Lower Your EMR 6 Ways To Lower Your EMR A lower experience modification rate (EMR) can help reduce your insurance premiums, attract top talent, get you a better rate on bank loans, and help win contracts. If your current rate is above 1.0, here are some things you can do lower […]

What The Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Means For Contractors

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Newsletter What the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Means for Contractors What the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Means for Contractors Pres. Biden issued an Executive Order requiring federal contractors with over 100 employees to have all employees vaccinated by December 8, 2021. It requires contractors with over 100 employees to have workers working on federal projects fully […]

10 Essential Traits and Skills for Salespeople

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Newsletter 10 Traits And Skills Essential For GreatSalespeople Think great salespeople are born and not made? The truth is more a combination of the two. According to Dr. Christopher Croner, principal at Sales Drive, psychologist, and sales retention and recruitment expert, there are traits to look for when hiring a salesperson, as well as skills that […]

Fighting Ransomware: What Construction Businesses Need To Know

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Newsletter Fighting Ransomware: What Construction Businesses Need To Know Fighting Ransomware: What Construction Businesses Need to Know The construction industry has been targeted almost twice as much as other industries when it comes to ransomware. A ransomware attack can bring a business to its knees and cost a lot of money. Here’s what construction businesses […]

How To Create A Fleet Safety Program

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Newsletter How To Create A Fleet Safety Program How to create a fleet safety program Companies who own or rent multiple vehicles or pieces of equipment can benefit from implementing a fleet safety program. The program lays out the company’s expectations of drivers and operators, establishes policies and procedures, and the consequences for not following […]

Construction contract basics

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Newsletter Construction contract basics Construction contract basics If you’ve ever read a construction contract, you know they can be wordy and hard to understand. However, they are some of the most important documents the industry creates. Knowing exactly what is in a contract, before you sign, is key to protecting you and your company from […]

Vaccine Approvals Lead To More Mandates

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Newsletter Vaccine Approvals Lead to More Mandates Vaccine Approvals Lead to More Mandates Now that several of the vaccines have received full FDA approval, employers are jumping on the mandate bandwagon. Several companies have mandates requiring employees to get vaccinated. Others are punishing those who don’t get vaccinated by charging them more for health insurance […]