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  • Contractor Community – December 2024

    Contractor Community – December 20240

    American Subcontractors Association Welcomes Modern Travel Platform, Engine, as Silver Sponsor With construction crews spending more time on the road, and constantly changing schedules, Engine is an invaluable platform helping subcontractors save time and money on business travel The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) has welcomed its latest Silver Sponsor: Engine, the modern travel platform for

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  • Project Claims – How to Avoid Pitfalls That Could Sink Your Project

    Project Claims – How to Avoid Pitfalls That Could Sink Your Project0

    By Michael Metz-Topodas, Saul Ewing LLP Few construction projects go as planned because of the many inherent potential problems any project has: defective work, unforeseen site conditions, design errors, and unpaid performance, to name a few. Each such setback has monetary consequences for either the contractor, who ends up doing more work, or the owner,READ MORE
  • How Proper Lien Waiver Management Reduces Payment Claims

    How Proper Lien Waiver Management Reduces Payment Claims0

    By Patrick Hogan, handle.com Payment disputes are one of the most frustrating roadblocks on any project. They slow down cash flow, create unnecessary tension within the project, and often escalate into formal claims that consume time and resources. Fortunately, many of these disputes are avoidable. Effective lien waiver management—done with clarity and consistency—ensures all parties

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  • The Protocol Point – Public Speaking

    The Protocol Point – Public Speaking0

    By Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette Preparing with Purpose In public speaking, preparation goes beyond knowing the facts or rehearsing lines. True preparation means understanding your audience so that your message resonates deeply with them. Think of it like tuning an instrument before a performance: it ensures everything aligns perfectly, setting you up for success. Start

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  • Prompt Claims Reporting

    Prompt Claims Reporting0

    By Builders Mutual Your insurance premium isn’t just another bill to pay each month. Your coverage is an important part of your business toolbox, helping to take care of injured workers, repair or replace damaged equipment, provide financial protection, and much more. Prompt claims reporting is important for speedy action if an incident does occur and

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  • Trust But Verify: Prequalifying Project Owners and GCs

    Trust But Verify: Prequalifying Project Owners and GCs0

    BY Gregory R. Veal, Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC  Much attention is given to qualifying potential surety bond principals, where underwriters examine a contractor or subcontractor’s capital, capacity, and character to determine single and aggregate bonding lines of credit. What about the other party to the bonded contract—the obligee? The project owner may be

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