Rob Pitkin (@ KCconstrlawyer ) is an attorney with Levy & Craig in Kansas City, where he handles Construction disputes and other types of sophisticated business litigation.  For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we welcome a new face.  Originally from Iowa, he graduated from Wheaton College and Wake Forest University School of Law.  Rob is currently listed in Best Lawyers in America in Construction Law and serves as an Arbitrator on construction cases for the American Arbitration Association. In many ways, no two adjoining states could be more different. K.S.A. MORE >>

The Green Deal: the government’s jewel in their environmentally-friendly crown. It may lead to a cleaner, zero-carbon future, but it seems that the Green Deal isn’t the most popular thing amongst contractors. new survey undertaken by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has found that 44% of its members believe homeowners won’t take advantage of the Green Deal, which could lead to fewer jobs for contractors. The FMB’s Director of External Affairs, Brian Berry, said: “If the Government wants the Green Deal to be a success it should start by offering additional incentives. MORE >>

There are a number of ways you can make your business cost-effective and save money without compromising the quality of service you provide to customers. One of these increasingly popular ways of getting your business on the move is to use free business savings advice. In time of recession the government is willing to support businesses with providing advice and guidance on how to boost growth and create jobs. Greater support for innovation and decisive action from the government to cut red tape might encourage more people to start their own businesses in future. MORE >>

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 Dealing with Hazardous Substances on the Construction Site Written on October 8, 2010 by Christopher G. Vickie is the primary point of contact for Business Development with HAZMAT Plans & Programs , a consulting and training firm that also works under the name of HP&P Safety.  Welcome to the world of hazardous materials. few things to know: 1.  MORE >>

million to help more tradespeople become qualified as part of the governments’ energy efficiency scheme, the Green Deal. Trained and skilful professionals are crucial for getting the Green Deal right. million will help hundreds of people to prepare for accurate implementation of the Green Deal and deliver a real success on the ground. We hope this will encourage businesses across the country to fully prepare their staff for the launch of the Green Deal later this year.”. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has committed an investment of £3.5 MORE >>