Where Have All the Good Contractors Gone? I'm still here, but plenty of them have left construction and aren't coming back. Every time we go into a recession, we seem to lose a lot of the bad contractors, along with some of the good ones. Let's take a look and see if we can find out where all of the good contractors have gone to.I've been through three really bad recessions and seemed to miss the last one, because I had large jobs that...more
Public sector warned not to cut umbrella company contractors A recent report released by REC announced that they are concerned that public expenditure cuts announced in the CSR will lead to companies cutting Umbrella Company Contractors in the short term. REC feel this would be an error of judgement and much detrimental in the longer term, having hefty financial implications. Jim Berrisford, the Regional director of the REC in Northern...more
Why HVAC Contractors Should Use ACCA Certified Manual J Load Calculation Procedures Choosing the correct HVAC system involves understanding the precise heating and cooling needs of a given building. It is been estimated that almost half of the contractors in the HVACindustry do not correctly size the heating and cooling systems that they install. This creates a system that is inefficient and very expensive to run over the long term. The heating and cooling system should be optimized not only for the size of the building but so that each room within is correctly warmed and cooled. The right contractor should be knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to the design of an HVAC system. Using an ACCA Certified Manual J Calculation will make sure that your client can be satisfied andsafeknowing they have achieved access to the standards of the industry when it comes to heating and cooling systems in their homes. Everything is so expensive nowadays. People are trying very hard to make ends meet and energy expenses can be up to a third or more of monthly expenses on a home. Naturally, your clients will want to achieve maximum efficiency when it comes to their home comfortsystems...more
Hiring Contractors Nassau County to Build Picket Fences It feels as if the homeowners in Nassau County want to install huge fences to secure their privacy and provide security to their family. But how do you showcase your landscape especially the lawns that you have been maintaining for so long and still protect your home? There are...more
Cloud9 for Contractors At the initial stage, if you are a contractor, instead of wasting your time and money on building a limited company and also when you don't plan to be in it for a long period of time, it's a better and much worth way to have umbrella services from umbrella company. Contractors such as IT contractors, freelancer...more
7 Reasons Why Employees should thank Contractors Employees should thank contractors 7 times over.1. Contractors save employees their jobs. Any time there is a downturn in the economy or a company's fortunes, they cut back on IT staff - and the contractors almost always go first. Currently 35-50% of them are unemployed. 2. If full time workers ever need any extra money, then the opportunity is always there for them. If contracting disappeared then so would that opportunity. 3. Cross Pollination - Contractors bring new ideas and techniques from other sites. The also upgrade the skills of the permanent employees. 4. Contractors are generally happy just to do the work and not get involved in office politics, which makes for an easier office atmosphere. 5. Having contractors on the site gives full time employees a much better and quicker chance of promotion. Many IT departments have their full time staff at junior and senior management level, and have contractors or permies with less than two years experience doing the development work. 6. Contractors can pass on lots of useful knowledge and experience of the jobs market. In fact permanent employees often take their first step on...more
We received this in the Comments section in response to our article Ten Reasons Why Agents are Complete IdiotsIMNSHO there are three types of agent:1. Serious - Looks at the CVs and puts one maybe two CVs on the desk of their client, each of these...more
When homeowners are confronted with a roof that needs repairs or replacement, it can be a frustrating experience. After all, there are a number of roofing contractors in Austin that you can choose from. But choosing the right roofing contractors in...more
Before writing about roofing contractors, let us discuss what roofing contractors do. A roofing contractor is a person who undertakes tasks such as installing roofs for residential or commercial buildings. A roof is an integral part of a building, be...more
As a homeowner, you may find it difficult to choose from the many roof contractors working in Austin. It’s not easy to find someone who is experienced, licensed, and trustworthy, someone who knows how to work in your area. If you think this...more
Guide To Roofing From Seattle General Contractors Most people ignore their roofing until a leak appears, but you can avoid leaks and other problems that could turn serious with occasional roof inspections from Seattle general contractors. This...more
Getting Contractors Raleigh Getting a good and professional contractor can be quite difficult. It doesn't mean that there is a lack of good contractors but it can be difficult without any knowledge to go for the Contractors Raleigh and select...more