Tag: protect
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How to Protect Your Money as a Contractor
Being a contractor in the trades or construction industry has its rewards. You get the flexibility to choose projects, manage your crew, and often earn more than a fixed salary role would offer. But let’s be blunt: one of the biggest risks you face is not getting paid for the work you’ve already completed. Late…
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How to Protect Your Money as a Contractor
Being a contractor in the trades or construction industry has its rewards. You get the flexibility to choose projects, manage your crew, and often earn more than a fixed salary role would offer. But let’s be blunt: one of the biggest risks you face is not getting paid for the work you’ve already completed. Late…
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Using UL-Certified Batteries to Protect Your Rental Equipment
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery With so many Lithium-ion batteries on the market, it isn’t easy to find high quality options that are built to higher standards. As many rental companies know, the quality of a battery can not only impact the performance of your battery-powered equipment, but also its overall safety in…
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How to stormproof your garden and protect it from bad weather
Stormproofing your garden in autumn is a smart choice as there’s a lot of potential for the weather to cause havoc at this time of year. The combination of high winds and torrential rain is never a good thing, especially if you haven’t got round to doing a thorough maintenance check in your garden at…
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Great River Greening, Partners Launch Initiative to Protect MN Waters
In honor of World Water Week, Great River Greening is proud to announce a bold, multi-year effort, supported by Uponor and the Minnesota Twins, to protect Minnesota’s most vital resource: water. Together, they aim to restore critical lands, strengthen the vitality of our waterways, and build healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come. By…
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Construction Fleet Safety: How to Reduce Risk and Protect Drivers Year-Round
Summer is the busiest and riskiest season on the road for construction crews. With more vehicles in transit and added distractions on the jobsite, even the safest drivers can face unexpected situations. Transportation-related incidents accounted for 36.8% of the more than 5,000 fatal work injuries in the U.S. in 2023. The average crash costs an…
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How Construction Companies Can Protect Cash Flow Amid Industry-Wide Payment Delays
Late payments and slow cash flow have plagued the construction industry for so long that most of us think of it as the norm. And it’s only getting worse – according to one recent report, 82% of contractors now face payment waits of over 30 days, up from 49% just two years ago. Slow payments…
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How Line Set Covers Protect Your Mini Splits?
Mini split systems have revolutionized residential and commercial heating and cooling by delivering precise temperature control without ductwork. However, the refrigerant lines that connect outdoor compressors to indoor air handlers are often exposed, detracting from curb appeal and risking damage. Line set covers offer a clean, protective solution for these vital components, preserving both appearance…