Tag: contractor
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8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Masonry Contractor
Whether you are building or renovating a residential or a commercial property, or you perhaps need to have some landscaping work done, such as having a stone pathway or a patio paved in your yard, one thing is absolutely for sure. This is not something you will be able to do alone. Instead, you will…
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M&E contractor sentenced for Covid loan fraud
Measures were introduced during 2020 to support businesses affected by Covid-19 such as loans, grants and tax allowances. The Bounce Back loan scheme helped small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000, at a low interest rate, guaranteed by the Government. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Tariff fallout hits contractor confidence
Dive Brief: Backlog improved but contractor confidence still dropped in March as tariff-related impacts dampened some bullishness, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from March 20 to April 6. Around 80% of contractors said suppliers notified them of tariff-related materials price increases, while 20% had projects paused or interrupted because of tariffs…
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Contractor Snapshot: Building Trust With Asphalt
When running a business, a huge part of keeping it functioning is having good customer service. If you’re just starting out, keeping customer relations at top of mind is all the more important. Treating your customers well and ensuring constant communication can become key foundational qualities of your company. To succeed in customer-based industries, it…
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Why Hiring a General Contractor Is Smart for Your Project
Whether you’re planning a new home build, a major renovation, or a commercial upgrade, the success of your project hinges on one key decision: choosing the right general contractor. Acting as the backbone of the entire operation, a general contractor ensures that every detail—from scheduling and permits to subcontractor coordination and quality control—is handled with…
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Tips for Choosing the Best Commercial Roofing Contractor
Choosing the right commercial roofing contractor for your business is a decision that can have a long-lasting impact on the operations of your commercial property. Whether you’re replacing a roof, scheduling regular maintenance, or dealing with urgent repairs, selecting the best contractor ensures you’ll receive high-quality workmanship, on-time service, and peace of mind. While a…
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Roofing Contractor
Your roof does more than prevent the elements from pelting you inside. A good roof keeps mold infestation at bay, prevents structural damage, and even prevents total roof failure. As your home’s first line of defense, it is important that you ask the right questions before hiring a roofing contractor. Here are five questions to…
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HCSS Upgrades HeavyJob for Utility Contractor Work Order Management
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. announced the launch of an expansion to its management software – HeavyJob. The software update is made to better serve utility contractors managing high volumes of work orders. HCSS, a provider of construction management software, has expanded the capabilities of HeavyJob for utility contractors managing work orders for blanket contracts…
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What Does ‘Concrete Contractor’ Mean? – Concrete Contractor March/April 2025 Editors Letter
Join me here as I attempt to navigate my way through what “concrete contractor” means. I don’t mean this brand. I mean your job. Even though you may work on a different type of project, do you think your job is the same as another reader? Aside from the fact that working with concrete in…
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Heritage contractor receives royal warrant from King Charles
Heritage contractor DBR, which provides historic building conservation services to the royal household, has been granted a royal warrant by King Charles. DBR first received a royal warrant from Queen Elizabeth in 2022 A royal warrant of appointment is a document that recognises companies or individuals that have supplied goods or services to the royal…