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Contributed by Angie Gutenson, Vice President of Associated Builders and Contractors, Virginia Chapter
Some believe that the quest for the zero punch list is unrealistic, but the fact is that some elite contractors are doing it.
Try to let go of everything you have always been told about punch lists. Would you buy a new piece of furniture that had dents, scratches, and faulty hardware? Can you imagine the sinking feeling in the pit of the owner’s stomach when exposed to a slew of punch list items during the walk through? Did the owner really need to see all of that? What other industry does this?
Forget the excuses. Figure out how to get to that zero punch list. Can you incentivize in a way that creates a real effort to get to a zero punch list?
Contributed by Maureen Nanna, ABC-VA Operations Director and Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor
I’ve been teaching CPR/First Aid for close to a decade now. I have scores of examples to share with the class, but every now and then someone shares a personal story that makes a lasting impact on me.
One of those stories was from a man who had to perform CPR on his work mate. He shared that although he felt abs ... Read More
Contributed by Doug Nabhan, Williams Mullen
More and more construction companies are learning that if you do some Davis Bacon Act work your company’s name will be given to the Department of Labor and sooner rather than later you will be asked to participate in a construction audit.
This audit entails an entrance conference where the Department of Labor explains the audit process, a review of various employm ... Read More
Contributed by Thayer R. Potter
After five long years of development, the Department of Labor (DOL) has published its long-awaited plan sponsor fee disclosure regulations under ERISA section 408(b)2. With these new regulations taking effect on July 1, 2012, plan sponsors and service providers alike are scrambling to prepare.
For the full story, check out this Read More
Contributed by Caroline Taylor, RN & President of Taylor Made Diagnostics
The winter months are upon us and your employees, especially those who brave this season—both inside and out—may not be as ready as they should be. When it comes to protecting the health of your company, it just makes good sense to consider health an ... Read More
Contributed by Thayer R. Potter, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
You probably think that the subject of 401(k) fees is something that would only be interesting to a handful of accountants. After all, how many people enjoy digging around the small print of a typical financial table? Well, you might want to ... Read More
Some believe that the quest for the zero punch list is unrealistic, but the fact is that some elite contractors are doing it.
