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| Page 1 of 2 | Previous | Next | LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK FEBRUARY 28, 2012  5 Ways to Outwit and Outprice your Competition in 2012 Despite the stereotype that landscape contractors are ‘equipment junkies’, I’ve met far too many that are under-equipped. Knowing exactly when we can get either very aggressive or very profitable pricing work has allowed me to bid jobs lower than I would normally price them, but at a higher-than-normal profit margin, since my overhead was paid down on other work. Know Your Company. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS JULY 23, 2010 Bid Bonds: The First Preventative Measure for Your Project. Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law Home About Musings Guest Post Fridays Mechanic’s Liens Bond Claims Sustainable Construction Links I Like Contact Me Bid Bonds: The First Preventative Measure for Your Project Written on July 23, 2010 by Christopher G. Bidders must submit a bid bond with their bid. This has two major benefits: The low bidder is now unable to increase its bid on the project. | | | | | |
| BUILDERS COUNSEL MARCH 10, 2011  Senate Passes Washington Contractor Bidding Preference Bill Using that survey, Washington woud provide a reciprocal bidder preference (to the same amount permitted in the bidding contractor’s home state) to Washington contractors bidding for public projects. Increased Bid Protests: Bidding preferences may result in an increase in bid protests, resulting in project delays and additional costs. Earth Week Extravaganza! | BUILDERS COUNSEL NOVEMBER 29, 2010  Bid of the Month: Seattle's McDonald Elementary School / The. Seattle Public Schools is seeking bids for modernization work at McDonald Elementary School. The bid closing date is December 16, 2010. The McDonald Elementary bid information can be located by following this link. pre-bid meeting and walk-through is set for 9:00 AM on November 30, 2010. The work is estimated to cost between $7.5 million and $8 million. 54th St., | LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK JULY 20, 2011  Improve Your Estimates and Your Productivity in 30 Minutes a Week But your field staff wants as many hours in the bid as possible. The Landscape Management Network is budgeting and estimating software, plus an unsurpassed collection of tools, systems, procedures and processes and online training built specifically for landscape contractors who want to get more from their business. They’d only planned a light casual lunch – no shop talk. | BUILDERS COUNSEL MARCH 1, 2011  Bid of the Month: Seattle's Pike Place Market Renovation The PDA will be seeking bids during the next few months. Bids are due by 1 p.m. For this months, Solicitation of the Month, we venture down to Seattle’s sacred Pike Place Market. The Market is going through a dramatic $69 Million renovation, and your construction company could be part of the renewal. on March 11 to Jonelle Tuffs at Turner Construction, at 830 Fourth Ave. | | | | | | | |
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BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2011  Bid of the Month: Washington State University's Martin Stadium
The school is seeking bids from architectural and design firms. expect to see construction bidding begin by the end of the year. The PAC-10′s Washington State University are building a new football home. With public construction keeping a healthy pace, there are many projects up for the award. But if you understand my penchant for sports, you know that this is a hole in one. WSU’s Board of Regents approved initial plans to design significant upgrades to the school’s current football stadium, Martin Stadium. Right now this project is merely in design stage. MORE >> -
 Strategic Ways to Beat your “Big League” Competitors || Landscape.
Home Dollars + Cents Efficiency Equipment Events People Sales Strategic Ways to Beat your “Big League&# Competitors It’s always challenging for small businesses owners to bid against the big guys. Does your best business come from your design and build landscapes or your maintenance work? DISCLAIMER: The Landscape Management Network, LMN, offers business education for landscape and green industry contractors. To stop the endless cycle of taking on unprofitable projects, small businesses need to compete on selling factors other than price alone. MORE >> -
 Join us in Philadelphia, March 17th & 18th for our Plan For Profit.
“The best 2 days you’ll ever spend on your landscape business…&# On March 17th & 18th, the Landscape Management Network , in cooperation with Caterpillar Inc. and the Pennsylvania Landscape and Nursery Association (PLNA), is proud to offer you a two-day business management workshop that will change the way you look at your business forever. DISCLAIMER: The Landscape Management Network, LMN, offers business education for landscape and green industry contractors. In order to be successful, you need to know how to be successful. MORE >> -
BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011  Lien Law: Contractor Loses Lien for Prep Work & New Legislation.
Washington appellate court has ruled that a contractor’s pre- bid investigatory work cannot form the basis of a lien. The Division III Court of Appeals opines that pre- bid and unauthorized work performed by Colorado Structures, Inc. Prior to bidding, CSI decided to do some drilling to determine the extent of groundwater on the site. The court’s ruling was published today, a day after new legislation was offered to change a portion of the lien law. The suit is very interesting. did not create the basis for a lien against a mall in Walla Walla. 93 S Jackson St. MORE >> -
 Engage. Learn. Profit. Join us in Concord, ON, on March 24,25th.
Instead of trying to compete on low price to win work, join us, Toromont Cat and the Landscape Management Network (LMN), for a 2-day business management workshop guaranteed to give you a competitive advantage in 2011! Here’s what workshop participants have said: “This was so much more than a budgeting workshop — this really is a blueprint for running a successful landscape business. Best workshop ever!&# “It was great to hear all this information from an actual landscape contractor who is doing what they teach. Learn. Profit. Engage. Learn. Profit. MORE >> - Planning for Success with Standardized Operational Systems. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011
- “Value pricing” for pricing software CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011
- Ready For Modular? Mull Over The Law And Tour Seattle's Newest Home BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011
- Community Power Works Program Champions Home Performance / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011
- Your Projects Are Taking Too Long…. And Here’s Why LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2011
- Old and New Business Strategies to Weather the Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010
- California Contractor Licensing Snafu MARKUP AND PROFIT | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011
- Out of State Contractor? Call a Virginia Construction Attorney CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011
- Double your Lead Conversion With These 3 Paid Search Strategies THE SERVICE COACH | THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012
- Builders Exchange of Washington Is The Place To Find Public Works. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2010
- Surety Bonds For Green Building / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011
- Limiting Services Can Lead to Increased Liability | Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
- LMN Workshop: Toromont Cat, Plan for Profit (Concord, ON. LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT NETWORK | MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
- Construction Leads – So Many Leads, So Little Time! CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BLOG | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010
- Maryland Adopts The International Green Construction Code / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- A Note to Contractors: You Can Negotiate Your Public Contracts. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011
- Urban Retrofits, Tall Buildings, and Sustainability | Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
- Seattle School District In Middle of Major Contracting Scandal BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011
- New Federal Contract Rules Make Subcontractor Inspection Necessary. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2010
- A Few Changes In New LEED Certification Agreements / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2011
- Wind Turbines Add to Growing List of Green Materials / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2011
- Federal Court: Washington's Energy-Efficient Building Codes Not. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2011
- Ditch The Same Old Contract: General Contractors Can Benefit From. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
- Builders Counsel Hits One Year Anniversary! BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2011
- Contractors in Virginia Need To Be Ready for July 1, 2011. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011
- Enforcing Your Claim Against a Public Works Project / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
- Federal Incentives for Green Construction BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
- Is LEED Too Expensive? Cities Skip The Plaque, Build Their Own Metrics BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011
- City of Seattle Approves McGuire Demolition Plan BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2011
- The McGuire Saga Ends: Green Plan In Place For Recycling Building. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011
- Statutes of Repose: A Contractor's Best Friend / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2011
- Building A Green Residence? Expect A Few Bumps In The Road / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010
- The Latest on Waiving Your Right to Arbitration / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010
- Greenroads: A Smart Fix For Our Nation's Decaying Roads BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2011
- $1,800 for $100,000? Can simple AdWords listings succeed? CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011
- Guest Post: How To Handle a Loss From Basement Flooding / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2010
- Construction Companies and Employee Social Media Use BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- Cam Newton Story Teaches Bad Tale of Business Responsibility / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
- Washington School District Plans Living Building Certified School. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
- Seattle Builders Simplify Residential Solar / The Builders Counsel. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011
- Angry About New Workers Compensation Rates? So Is the Governor. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2011
- Don't Forget: New Minimum Wage for Washington State / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
- HIRE Act: The New Payroll Tax Break And Your Business / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011
- Coming Soon: New LEED Certification Agreements / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011
- A Brief Green Building Reading Recommendation BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
- Trouble For The Economic Loss Doctrine? WA Supreme Court Clarifies. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2010
- Modular Housing Explosion! Any Legal Concerns? / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010
- Cascadia Green Building Council Voices Important Legislative Opinion BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011
- Green Building Nightmare: The Dreaded Destiny USA Project BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
- Contractors Should Know About the UCC – Especially Pre-Fab Builders BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2011
- More Court Interpretation of Washington's Lien Removal Statute BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2011
- The Joint Check Rule Limits Supplier and Subcontractor Liens / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- PDF Editing, Sharepoint and ECM for the AEC Industry CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
- Changing Washington's Lien Law / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
- USGBC Faces Deadline to Answer, Files Motion to Dismiss / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
- Whole Systems Integrated Process: Essentials for Designing Public. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010
- CBIC Bonded? Surety Company Bought By RLI Insurance / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2010
- Modular, Passive & Legal: Mini B Design Has Solution For Seattle. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011
- New Bill Penalizes Contractors Who Use Independent Contractor. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011
- Washington Supreme Court Takes on Economic Loss Rule – Again BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011
- Will Pre-Fabricated Housing Help Restore Japan? BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Friday Tip: Want A Better Way to Get Your LEED Education? BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2011
- Washington's Prompt Payment Act: Public Works Only / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
- BP Lessons | Commercial Construction Best Practices | Commercial. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION BLOG | MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010
- Could Construction Claim Waiting Periods Be Unconstitutional? BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
- A Lien Might Just Save Your Small Construction Business BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
- Solicitation of the Month: John L O'Brien Building, Olympia, WA. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011
- Receive Notice of Construction Defects? 4 Things to Remember When. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- 5 Steps to Filing Your Washington Construction Lien / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
- Is CALGreen Suitable for Washington? Maybe, But Cost Is Concern BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2011
- Seattle's Community Power Works Readies For Initial Phase BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011
- Where Is The Economic Loss Rule? Making Way For The Independent. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
- The Evolution of Washington's Construction Law: Remember These 3 BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011
- A Generous System: The Future of Washington Workers Compensation BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2011
- Was Your Business Prepared For A Government Shutdown? / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011
- Seattle Builds Construction Code Advisory Board – Green Code on Deck? BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Washington's Highways Among First of Nation's E-Highways / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
- USGBC Adds LEED Volume & LEED Retail / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2010
- Bastyr Student Housing Building Gains Top LEED Award / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
- L&I Steps Up Efforts to Collect From Contractors and Workers / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
- Reminder: Follow Your Contract's Written Requirements / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2011
- Whether Its a Trade Or A Lien, A Deadline Is A Deadline BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
- This Weekend: Seattle's Green Home Tour / The Builders Counsel: A. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011
- Earth Week Extravaganza! Lets Talk Green Materials / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011
- Washington Lien Statute Patch Job Fails – What's Next? / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- Tomorrow Is Seattle's GoGreen 2011 – Register Now! / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011
- LEED Silver: The Norm For The State of Washington And The City of. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010
- Supreme Court: Out of State Materials Sellers May Pay Washington. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2011
- Court Speaks On Use of Frivolous Lien Removal Procedure BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2011
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