Isn’t it kind of weird that labor is spelled labour in the United Kingdom?  I guess this is true for a few other words like organization (organisation) and catalog (catalogue).  But regardless of the spelling, labor (labour) unions in the construction industry are like the pink elephant in the room that nobody dares to speak of. While construction labor unions can act and have acted as the 800 pound gorilla, in the previous reference they are clearly the pink elephant. *. So why are construction labor unions the pink elephant in the room?  Thanks -JP MORE >>

The surety is the organization or individual responsible for providing and writing the surety bond. This includes almost all aspects of the project such as paying laborers to ensuring the project is completed in a timely manner. After researching and securing a surety company, the Department of Treasury has a database of certified organizations, individuals must apply for a bond. Who does your bond work? Photp: Elsie esq. on Flickr). Today’s post comes from Elizabeth Demcsak on behalf of Lance Surety Bonds. Liz is here today to discuss the basics on surety bonds. MORE >>

Here are some Spring ideas to ‘sharpen the axe’ in your landscape business… Work Your Company’s Budget …  have a plan for what its going to cost to get the work done (labor, equipment, materials, and subs) and what you’re going to spend on overhead. Organize Your Shop and Yard – make places for things. Organize Your Trailers  - create a space for everything, and label it. Staff from TBG Landscape organize their landscape crew trailers. ” – Abraham Lincoln. Far better to sharpen the axe. Never done it before? MORE >>

However, the biggest drawback to deconstruction is the extra time and labor required by the process, thereby adding to its upfront premium.   There are many other local outlets for the resale of reclaimed building materials, most of which are non-profit organizations that not only sell, but will accept donated materials in good working condition in exchange for a tax deduction. Originally posted 2010-11-19 10:58:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter For this week’s guest post Friday, Musings welcomes Mark Rabkin of D econstruction M anagement, Inc., Great Combination! MORE >>

See original article at How To File A Miller Act Claim When furnishing labor or materials to a federal construction project, your mechanics lien remedy is filing a Miller Act Claim. The Miller Act Claim is the lien-like remedy available to contractors, suppliers and other service providers furnishing labor or material to a federal construction project. Any party who did not contract with the prime contractor directly is required to deliver this claim notice to the prime contractor within 90 days from their last furnishing of any materials or labor to the project. MORE >>