See original article at Mechanic Lien Guest Article in Puget Sound Business Journal Last week, the Puget Sound Business Journal ( @PSBJ ) published an article I wrote about mechanics lien laws in Washington state. Thanks to them for contacting me about the guest contribution and publishing the article. The article, titled “ Mechanic’s liens gets a little easier  (subscription required),” addressed the recent legal hurricane in Washington’s construction industry caused by the Williams v. Athletics’ Field  decision. MORE >>

In this article, we are going to cover the basic steps for keeping your deck clean. Read More 25 Conservation Tips & Tricks In our last article, “Energy Efficiency vs. Conservation – what is the real issue?” While we have also had several articles on making your house more energy efficient, Read More Air Sealing: Benefits, Concerns, & How-To Find the Leaks Air can easily leak in and out of a home through cracks, joints between different materials, where holes have been drilled to allow pipes and wire to enter the structure, and many other openings. All are valid points. MORE >>

It’s been written about here on the Construction Law Monitor (especially with regard to how pay when paid clauses affect subcontractor payments), and it’s something my other blog (the Construction Lien Blog ) focuses on exclusively in its discussion of mechanic liens. The article can be found on City Business’ website (subscription required) here:  Subcontractors grow tired of waiting on delayed job payments. It’s a real complicated mess – and the article gets both sides on the subject and helps explain the complications. MORE >>

DarrenSlaughter dot Com Home About Topics Contractor Marketing Web Design Lead Gen Newspapers Online Marketing Social Media Direct Mail Video Email Marketing Strategy Google Adwords Yellow Pages Reviews Weekly Tips Video Podcasts Work With Me Contact Store Marketing Matrix for Construction Marketing February 14, 2011 · 2 comments in Construction Marketing Share Need to know what specific types of media outlets meet your company’s current marketing or advertising needs? You Might Also Like: Construction Marketing 2011: Want Better Results? Very good article. MORE >>

This is the second blog in a two part series on Blogging for Construction Marketing. That is, blogs or articles from other authors and bloggers, used with permission and credit (list the author and/or publisher name with hyperlinks). 25 Topics to Blog About for Construction Companies. Construction Marketing Content Marketing Content Strategy Uncategorized Blogging Construction BloggingPart 1 covered the benefits of blogging, blog platforms and features. Content is king! Content is the fuel that will keep your blogging initiative alive and relevant. MORE >>