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The Cost of Negligence: How Preventable Safety Failures Result in High-Stakes Court Verdicts 0

By: Brandon Seidl, The Miller Group In recent years, the term “nuclear verdict” has become a growing concern for companies across all sectors, especially those where safety and risk to the public or employees intersect. This is especially true in construction, where heavy machinery and high-risk environments are common. In construction, “negligent entrustment” is a

What are Employers Responsibilities Regarding Heat? 0

OSHA Standard: General Duty Clause Under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide their employees with a place of employment that “is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.” The courts have

Change Orders, Lien Releases, and Claims, Oh My!0

How (Sub)Contractors Can Ensure They Protect Their Rights to What They Are Owed By Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing LLP michael.metz-topodas@saul.com Despite construction project’s fundamental premise—contractors should receive payment for work properly performed—too many subcontractors have lived through too many horror stories about projects where that does not happen. Such scarring experiences can lead subcontractors to

How Capital-Conscious Subcontractors are Getting Ahead—And Staying There—Year Over Year 0
- Best Practices, CONSTRUCTION, Contractor Community
- May 26, 2025
By, Billd staff Billd’s 2025 National Subcontractor Market Report reveals subs with a strong capital strategy are more profitable, have stronger supplier relationships (and better pricing), and win more bids than their competitors. Billd surveyed more than 800 construction professionals to produce the fifth annual National Subcontractor Market Report. The responses from this year’s survey
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Spring Forward with Payroll Productivity: Hacks for Accurate Time Tracking in Construction 0
- Best Practices, Documentation, Improving Productivity
- April 22, 2025
By Jack Biltis, eBacon Accurate time tracking in construction isn’t just about keeping tabs on hours worked, it’s a pivotal strategy for enhancing productivity, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. This article highlights actionable tips tailored for payroll managers in the construction industry, helping them overcome common time-tracking challenges and boost overall efficiency. Why Accurate Time
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Supporting Responsible Growth for Contractors 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Insurance
- April 22, 2025
By Jason Dettbarn, Merchants Bonding Company For contractors actively pursuing growth, one of the most important strategies they can employ is to assemble a team of trusted advisors, including a surety. A surety’s in-depth understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing contractors can be invaluable. Contractors should take the time to understand their growth goals,
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