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Contractor Community – September 2021 0
- Contractor Community
- September 27, 2021
ASA Welcomes New Gold Sponsor, Billd Billd signs sponsorship deal with American Subcontractors Association to provide growth options and financing education for subcontractors Billd, a first-of-its-kind payment solution for the construction industry is American Subcontractors Association’s newest Gold Sponsor. Billd and ASA will work in tandem to share Billd’s financial expertise with ASA’s wide network
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President’s Letter – September 2021 0
- ASA President's Letter
- September 27, 2021
Dear ASA Members: As my company has expanded and continues to grow, we face the same challenges that many of you face – a severe labor shortage. Solving the labor crisis in our industry will draw as many comments and ideas, and is beyond the scope of this issue of Contractor’s Compass. However, what is within
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The Farm System and Free Agency 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Leadership, Workforce & Professional Development
- September 27, 2021
An examination at recruiting talent that aligns with a firm’s strategy By Gregg Schoppman, FMI Even when the game isn’t on, the world of sports keeps pressing. Even in the dead of winter, baseball teams are doling out large sums of money to get the best free agents in the market. Before the last tick
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Five Tips to Maintain High-Quality Projects Despite Current Challenges in the Industry 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends
- September 27, 2021
By Scott Casabona, President, Signatory Wall and Ceiling Contractors Association (SWACCA) It’s no surprise the construction industry is continuing to face unique challenges as we head toward 2022. Contractors and subcontractors across the country have encountered supply chain interruptions, material shortages and rising costs, all while struggling to find qualified workers and trying to protect
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Non-Compete Agreements: Still a Valuable Tool for Protecting Your Business Despite Increasing Regulation 0
- Contracts, Legally Speaking
- September 27, 2021
By Joseph Kanfer, Esquire; Woolford Kanfer Law, P.C. Recruiting and retaining skilled employees has long been a challenge in the construction industry, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made retaining employees more urgent than ever. Non-compete agreements can be powerful tools to protect your business against losing key employees. Non-Compete agreements prohibit employees from working for
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Five Ways to Ensure the Safety of Your Workers Without Breaking the Bank 2
- Best Practices, Documentation, Improving Productivity, Insurance, Safety
- August 24, 2021
By Michael Zalle, YellowBird Safety is a critical challenge for employers across the country and construction remains heavily regulated. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2020 alone, the three main general safety and health inspections totaled more than 1,300 recorded violations . Each of these violations can cost between $14k and $135k,
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