Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Atmospheric vacuum breakers. The purpose of a vacuum breaker is to stop back siphonage. The atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a check valve member and an air vent that is normally closed when the device is pressurized. The air vent allows air into the piping system for the purpose of stopping a siphon at …
Record Retention 101 for Contractors | Contractor
WEBMar 18, 2020 · Record Retention 101 for Contractors. March 18, 2020. Record-keeping is one of the most often overlooked, but critical functions of the business. By Audrey K. Kwak. There is no question that construction is a uniquely document-intensive industry. On every project, countless, lengthy, records are generated: contracts, specifications, daily ...
Flat Rate Pricing 101 - Contractor
WEBMay 21, 2020 · They never complained about the price of the part. Time and material pricing is the alternative to flat rate pricing. This is honorable and can be very profitable if you keep your labor prices low, have reasonable markups on material, and stay busy. This is called “the volume business model.”. Don’t criticize T&M contractors who are busy.
Whose right is it to fix mistakes? - Contractor
WEBMay 1, 1999 · Since customers with failed work tend to be less friendly to the installing contractor, you are far less likely to have the opportunity to repair your own work (and control the cost of the repairs) if you don’t have it in writing. Susan McGreevy is a partner at Husch & Eppenberger, Kansas City, Mo., tel. 816/421-4800, e-mail to [email protected].
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
WEBDec 14, 2021 · What’s more, different types of construction bonds will have different price tags, with bid bonds being the least expensive ones. Finally, the bond rate will vary based on the surety company and the size of the contract. Generally speaking, the cost of a construction bond can go anywhere from 1% to 4% of the total contract amount. 5.
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ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
WEBJan 31, 2024 · ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand. WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the …
Plumbing Problems for Concrete Slab Foundation Homes
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · Solving concrete slab problems. 1 - Isolate the leaky area. The first step in repairing the issue is to find the source of the leak. Workers will need a specialized listening device to pinpoint the exact location before cutting into the concrete. After turning off the water, a specialist will pump air into the pipe.
Polybute Settlement Money Still Available - Contractor
WEBOct 1, 2003 · Polybute Settlement Money Still Available. Special to CONTRACTOR ATLANTA Class-action lawyers sent out yet another notice in late September that owners of houses, mobile homes and other structures with polybutylene plumbing systems and acetal plastic insert fittings can claim part of a settlement …
Who Says That Warranty is for One Year? - Contractor
WEBMay 1, 2003 · Warranties are a part of every construction contract. Those who take the time to understand how those warranties work will gain an advantage over those who do not in managing risk on their projects. Susan McGreevy is a partner at Husch & Eppenberger, Kansas City, Mo., 816/421-4800, e-mail to [email protected].
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