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Spring is a good time to be a contractor. It’s warm outside, the sun is shining and business is picking up. Although construction hazards may be the last thing you are thinking about right now, safety should never take a holiday. Read more
5 Spring Landscaping Tips for Contracting Companies
If you look around, the signs of spring are everywhere in New York. With flowers budding and grass growing, it’s time for landscapers to begin spring clean-ups. To help you get ready for the season, review these professional landscaping tips. Read more
OSHA-Approved Fall Prevention Tips for Contractors
From May 7 to May 11, the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction will be sponsored by the Department of Labor, OSHA and others. It is an annual event held to raise awareness of the importance of fall prevention. Throughout the week, contractors are urged to participate in safety-related activities. Read more
How to win Bids that Require a LEED Certification
LEED certifications are much more than a niche market today. Did you know that 2.2 million square feet of LEED certified projects are built per day? This fast-growing segment of the construction industry is an opportunity almost any contractor can learn to capitalize on. Read more
A Contractor’s Guide to New York State Overtime Rules
Like most employers, contractors who have full-time employees are bound to follow New York overtime rules. They require you to compensate workers time-and-a-half for anything over 40 hours in a week. Since violations can be costly, you will want to know and follow these regulations. Read more