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...
To keep your commercial property in pristine condition, you probably hire independent property maintenance contractors. They’re self-employed and take care of everything from building repair to basic remodeling. Before you hire independent property m...
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...
Using safety equipment that's appropriate, well maintained, and in good shape can keep minor accidents in home construction from turning into serious - and costly - injuries. The National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Occupational Safet...
An accounting firm on a building's top floor accused the roofing contractor of ruining its computer network equipment, even though the contractor wasn't working on the building at the time. The contractor had finished replacing the roof in September....