Why You Need to Invest in Builders Risk Insurance Your commercial construction or residential project is considered under construction from the moment the materials are delivered to the job site until you have received your Certificate of Occupancy. During the course of construction, buildings are vulnerable to many types of risks that are often out of our control. Hurricanes, tornadoes, …
Closing the Gap in Skilled Trades
Closing the Gap in Skilled Trades MORE SKILLED TRADES, was the topic the U.S Department of Labor Secretary, Alexander Acosta, addressed during the Building and Construction Trades Apprenticeship Training Conference at Washtenaw Community College. At the conference, he was quoted saying, “The United States has 6.2 million job openings. That is the highest number of job openings ever in the …
Protect Your Landscape Investment
Protecting Your Landscaping Investment Your construction project is complete, your business is up and running and your building is beautifully landscaped. Most likely you were required to invest thousands of dollars in landscaping and maintaining it is probably the last thing on your mind. You’re focused on your business and utilizing your new and/or improved building, however, the City, Township …
Communication and Relationships: The Key to Project Success
How to keep your construction project on time and on budget Would you ever say to your contractor that you would like your project to run behind schedule and over budget? I bet the answer is NO! And not just for you, but for all answering this question. Luckily for you, there are various steps that you can take to limit the chances of …
5 Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill
ENERGY SAVING TIPS It is common to feel sticker shocked when you first receive your energy bill at the start of winter and/or summer. In order to keep your business or home warm during the winter and cool during summer, your HVAC system may run frequently. Which in turn can drive your energy bill through the roof. Immediately you may become more conscious …