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Popular Mechanics
November 7, 2008
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4 Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 Ways to Avoid Scammers): DIY Guy How to avoid sleazy or shady tactics, check the construction work, check the paperwork, and check the bills.   |
| This Old House |
TOH's 6-Point Plan for Getting the Best 2005 Looking for a good home project or repair contractor? Follow our step-by-step plan and you could land someone every bit as good as the ones we found. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2007
Korda & Chan |
Construction Plans Sponsors and owners considering financing the construction of commercial real estate projects need to know how lenders evaluate a project's overall risk. Such understanding increases the likelihood that a developer's application for financing will be approved. |
The Motley Fool
February 14, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Read the Contract To avoid unpleasant surprises, you have to look at the fine print. Especially if you are: 1. Hiring a home-improvement contractor... 2. Getting promotional offers at banks... 3. Buying a house... |
This Old House
Tom Silva |
How to Hire a Contractor Get recommendations... Do phone interviews... Meet face to face... Investigate the facts... Make plans, get bids... Set a payment schedule... etc. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Can't We All Just Get Along? A good relationship between architect and contractor is key to a smooth renovation -- and it can save you a bundle |
Popular Mechanics
December 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
Remodeling Without a Contractor: Homeowners Clinic I've never worked with an architect before -- do I need one for this job? Also, is it a good idea to split some of the work with a contractor? |
National Defense
October 2013
Moorhouse & Bradel |
Not Hard to Run Afoul of False Claims Act Under the "reckless disregard" standard, a contractor can violate the act by not paying attention to the truth or dishonest information provided to the government in a manner that can be characterized as "reckless." |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2008
Barry B. LePatner |
Construction Chaos In this age of economic uncertainty, when the stakes are higher, it's time to re-evaluate accepted concepts of how construction projects are carried out. |
Home Toys
December 2003 |
Selecting an Electrical Contractor What to do when it is time for the "wire to meet the walls" |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Avoid Home Repair Nightmares Here are our top resources for finding home fix-it folks who can do the job well, in good time, and for a fair price. |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Designs on the Interior Hiring a good interior decorator for your next project will save you lots of time as well as a few headaches. So here are some essentials for getting -- and working with -- a first-class decorator. |
This Old House
David Dobbs |
Are Your Pros Insured? Make sure you're covered when work is being done on your home... |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2004 |
When and How to Hire a Contractor Before hiring a contractor to work on your house, review these tips. |
National Defense
October 2010
McGrath & Stapleton |
New Amendment To Change Employee Litigation Rules The Franken Amendment bars defense contractors and subcontractors from requiring employees, as a condition of employment, to agree to mandatory arbitration of discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. |
This Old House
Caitlin O'Neil |
Avoiding Homeowner Meltdown How do you handle the stress of a renovation? |
Registered Rep.
October 31, 2008
French & Churchill |
If Bank of America Signs Protocol, It's Business As Usual. If Not, Maybe Not But Merrill Lynch advisors may not know whether BofA will sign it before they have to sign their own retention agreements. |
National Defense
September 2013
Sandra I. Erwin |
New Whistleblower Law: What It Means for DoD Contractors Thanks to a new contractor whistleblower protection law, the Inspector General hotline might begin to ring more often in the years ahead, government officials and watchdog groups predict. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2011
Jason E. Goldstein |
Products Completed Operations Hazard What you don't know about your insurance can hurt you. |
This Old House
Baldwin & Rodriguez |
How to Get The Most From Your Contractor Homeowners and remodeling pros suggest how to improve their working relationship, with some useful tips on how to keep your next project on time and on (or even under!) budget |
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Advice from Renovation Therapists Remodel therapists listen to your remodel sob stories and offer strategies to avoid that next home-improvement trauma - no inner child involved. |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Sensible Payment Plans The ideal payment plan for your remodeling project keeps you in control of things but is fair to your contractor as well. |
Registered Rep.
November 4, 2008 |
Top Merrill FAs Playing Hardball With Retention Package They have taken the first step towards getting changes made by collectively hiring a lawyer, who "ripped the retention contract to shreds." |
This Old House
Sal Vaglica |
Using Contractor Referral Websites Tips for using online resources to get the best contractors for your projects. |
National Defense
May 2010
Dorn C. McGrath |
Contractors Must Begin to Update Integrity Database The National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 now requires the government to develop and maintain an information system containing specific information on the integrity and performance of federal contractors and grantees. |
This Old House
James Glave |
21 ways to save on your remodel Advice gleaned from dozens of industry pros on how you can wrestle your runaway renovation costs back down to earth. |
| This Old House |
Best Contractors and Builders 2005 A general contractor serves as the air-traffic controller of your renovation: overseeing day-to-day work, hiring and coordinating the subcontractors, and keeping in close touch with you throughout the project. Here's how to find a contractor. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2010
John J. Bowen, Jr. |
Delegate It! You can avoid many distractions in your advisory practice by applying the rule of the four D's to every task, in this order: Drop it, defer it, delegate it, and do it. |
Entrepreneur
August 2003
Jacquelyn Lynn |
On the Job Is that independent-contractor hire insured? If not, then you'd better be. |
National Defense
April 2011
D'Agostino & Goodwin |
Lessons Learned From Latest Ethics Violation The Defense Department's inspector general's office in January reported instances of noncompliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and recommended remedial action to improve the Army Logistics Civil Augmentation Program IV support contract. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
This Old House
November 2, 1999
Danny Lipford |
Does It Pay to Save? On a major remodeling project, many obvious money-saving schemes can backfire and cost you in the end. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Your Guide To Hiring A Lawyer Whether you're buying a new car or hiring a general contractor, consumer advocates will always give the same advice: shop around. The same can be said for hiring a lawyer. |
This Old House
Lisa Selin Davis |
Hand-Holders for Homeowners Save money and headaches by hiring a renovation coach to manage your next project. |
National Defense
March 2011
Denis Chamberland |
Contractors on the Battlefield: Outsourcing of Military Services The last decade has witnessed a sharp increase in the scale of outsourcing of military services to third parties, emphasizing the importance of integrating contractor support into military operations and generating efficiencies. |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
Technology in Architecture Whether it be a simple surround sound system or a whole house control system, the most important thing to remember is when to start planning. For architects and builders it is very important to remember when to bring in a low voltage consultant. |
National Defense
March 2015
Grandon & Robbins |
Suspension and Debarment of Contractors: Is It Going Too Far? Suspensions and debarments to exclude government contractors from the federal marketplace incite passions on all sides. |
This Old House
Jeffrey Rothfeder |
Beef Up Your Insurance If you haven't checked your homeowner's policy in a while, you may be in for some nasty surprises. |
Entrepreneur
October 2008
Mark Henricks |
Hired Help The pros and cons of hiring independent contractors. |
This Old House
Mark Steffen |
Don't Fall for These Contractor Lines Sure, there are honest contractors. But there are rip-off artists too. Learn the words that are warning signs. |
