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Tips on How to Avoid Major Litigation Land Mines

John Alfs
August 1, 2004
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Anticipating potential pitfalls will help contractors reduce or eliminate common conflicts.
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I Am Going To Sell My Business and Retire: Pipe Dream or Reality?

Monroe Porter
August 1, 2004
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Unless you live in the real world and are realistic about what your business has to offer, selling your business will never happen.
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Editor's Note: Changes Abound

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 1, 2004
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A few random thoughts on some recent changes in our business and in the world at large.
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Working In Traffic

Jim Olsztynski
July 1, 2004
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It's necessary to use a little extra TLC with renovation projects.
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Solvent-induced Neuropathy

Chip Macdonald
July 1, 2004
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Despite the increased use of solvent-free products and materials in today's roofing industry, the prevalence of solvent-induced neuropathy among roofers is still startling.
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Small Shop Talk: "I've been ripped off."

July 1, 2004
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Every couple of months, I hear a horror story from a contractor who was ripped off -- by one of his employees.
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Believe it or Not, Partnering with the Right Lawyer Can Save You Money

John Alfs
July 1, 2004
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Taking time to carefully select the person or persons with whom a contractor will trust to address and solve its legal issues is an invaluable investment with both short-term and long-term dividends.
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Fall Protection

Chip Macdonald
June 1, 2004
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OSHA is about to compile its first revision to the General Industry's fall protection standard (29 CFR, Part 1910) since its initial conception in 1971.
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Five Key Trends

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2004
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A remarkable study has pinpointed things that may have profound implications for construction businesses.
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Three Rules for Monitoring Your Business and Avoiding the Systems Myth

Monroe Porter
June 1, 2004
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Technology has developed new myths of management.
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