Pollution and environmental exposure risks on site and during transfer and disposal, such as toxic mold, the disposal of contaminated soil, and broken pipelines releasing toxic materials, are major construction concerns. When such incidents happen, a...
With economic recovery in much of the construction industry slow to take hold, more small and midsize contractors are trying to stay above water by pursuing work that goes well beyond their field of expertise - making it harder for them to get the in...
The nation's two million "artisan" contractors (electricians, plumbers, lawn care providers, heating and air conditioning installation and repair services, etc.) can easily find themselves caught in a squeeze that exposes them to serious financial ri...
Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, tree surgeons and roofers who perform skilled work on a customer's premises are just a few examples of artisan contractors. These workers are also called casual contractors. Piano tuners, interior decorators, exter...
An electrical contractor runs miles of wiring through what will be a three-story office building. Following completion, the contractor tests the wiring, finds it satisfactory and leaves the job. After other subcontractors hang and paint the walls and...