Have an effective safety program, properly classify your employees, and make sure your subs carry their own workers’ comp coverage More
Twelve years after Lennar decided to repair homes with defective exteriors before being sued, the Texas high court has ruled that Lennar’s insurer must pay for the work. More
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie†signed legislation requiring home improvement contractors to wear a state-issued identification badge on the job at all times. More
The attorneys general for New York and New Jersey cracked down Aug. 15 on 216 home improvement firms, fining them hundreds of thousands of dollars for alleged violations of state consumer protection laws. More
Construction attorney Richard Feeley offers advice about expanding your business to another state. More
NAHB Remodelers chairman Bill Shaw pressed the Environmental Protection Agencyís †acting administrator in a recent meeting to approve reliable kits to test for lead-paint dust and focus more on disciplining contractors who havenít been certified for lead-paint removal than those who have, Shaw said. More
Navigating the sea of health insurance options can be daunting for a small business. We help you start plotting your course. More
The insurance industry has a problem with roofs, according to a recent insurance industry publication outlining an uptick in insured losses due to severe thunderstorms. The problem reportedly has a number of causes, including the increased number of severe thunderstorms, an aging housing stock, increasing costs for roof replacements, and what is billed as "opportunistic weather chasers." But in identifying this problem, how will insurers pass their losses off to other parties? More
Avoid getting hit up for thousands in overtime pay by creating a "wall" of protection. More
