Contractors need to be prepared for OSHA inspections By Trent Cotney Navigating the OSHA inspection and citation process can be a difficult task. However, if you are prepared prior to receiving an inspection, you are less likely to receive a citation and more likely to enforce applicable safety standards on your projects. ...
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently approved the new ANSI SPRI GT-1 test standard for commercial gutters By Heather Davis, Metal-Era, Inc. Gutters provide protection for buildings and their roofs from wind and rain events that can be destructive to property. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recently approved the new ...
Last week we talked about what is keeping you too busy and how to uncover new options to create more time. This week we will look at the last step to free up 10 hours a week and what you can expect from the process. By Greg Hayne, Hayne Coaching Group Step ...
Last week we introduced the idea of side stepping the “daily deluge” so you can grow your business. This week we will share the first three steps to free up 10 hours a week. By Greg Hayne, Hayne Coaching Group Step 1: The Deeper 'What's' and 'Why's' of what's keeping you too ...
Attic ventilation choices - dynamic versus static? By Andy Swan, Roof Saver The awareness of the importance of adequate and efficient roof ventilation continues to grow, as consumers understand the dangers of moisture build-up and resultant mold growth. The question is no longer, “Should the roofing contractor ventilate the attic,” but “What ...
How to sidestep the “daily deluge” so you can actually grow your business. By Greg Hayne, Hayne Coaching Group You are about to walk out the door for a much-needed vacation and you right hand man walks in and quits, on the spot, and takes your best crew with him. Just when ...
Gain results for your business when you spur your employees enthusiasm and productivity. By Angie’s List Business Center Good morale and job satisfaction can start with something as simple as an acknowledgement, and making sure your business runs at an optimum level often starts with employee engagement. Try these tips to spur ...
Job management software can help manage workflows and keep jobs moving smoothly. This post originally appeared on JobNimbus’ blog, written by Brad Hodson and the full article can be accessed here. Simply put, a workflow is the ordered steps it takes to get a job done. Workflows usually consist of a list ...
Maintenance, productivity and getting your money’s worth from your power source. By Shari Carlozzi, HAPCO Inc. Nine out of 10 service calls to Hapco’s Tech Support Hotline are power oriented. And usually center on the following issues. Do any of these sound familiar? My welder won’t move My welder wont heat up to the ...
Ideas to help keep hard-earned construction contract proceeds in the contractor’s pocket. By Trent Cotney Liquidated damages are a fact of life in modern construction contracting. However, even if your contract contains a liquidated damages provision and the owner has assessed liquidated damages, that does not mean the assessment is valid or ...