Remodeling: Legal Issues

House Bill Seeks To Revise Lead-Paint Rule

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:32 EST

Twenty-two members of the House of Representatives caught up with their Senate colleagues May 22 by introducing legislation to lighten the burdens imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency's Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule.

Inside Job: Curbing Theft From Your Company

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:08:08 EST

Your building material supplier can play a role in identifying if your employees are stealing.

Know The Rules Regarding Overtime Pay

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:59:12 EST

Avoid getting hit up for thousands in overtime pay by creating a "wall" of protection.

EPA Losing a Bundle on Its Lead-Based Paint Program

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:18:52 EST

Firm participation and fee collections fall a whopping 65% short of estimates.

Act Responsibly: Spray Polyurethane Foam Installation Requires Care

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:30:14 EST

Ed Voytovich discusses the hazards of insulating with SPF and the importance of being clear with your clients about the hazards.

Stake Your Claims: Planning for the Bad Stuff Is Good Business

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:53:17 EST

Attorney Richard Feeley discusses the importance of having the right -- and right amount of -- insurance to protect your company.

Gotcha Covered: Tips To Protect Your Business Against Fraud

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:22:45 EST

Construction industry attorney D.S. Berenson discusses how to create a company security policy to limit the risk of employee fraud.

California Adopts New Building Standards

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:25:12 EST

The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and more-straightforward rules for accessibility.

Setting Up a Customer Quality Control Program

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:34:00 EST

Construction industry attorney D.S. Berenson offers tips for creating a process to ensure happy customers and to effectively handle any compaints.

Protecting Your Profit: Guarding Against Employee Fraud

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:30:07 EST

It's OK to trust your employees, but it's more important to have systems and controls in place that will prevent employees from getting away with stealing from you.

Vindication: Suing a Client for a Negative Online Review

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:20:16 EST

A remodeler took a client to court after she included defamatory comments in her online reviews of his company.

Moving Right Along: Keep Your Project on Schedule Regardless of a Client Dispute

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:27:43 EST

How to manage complex customer disputes when a customer demands compensation.

Ride Guide: Legal Aspects of Company Vehicles

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:27:40 EST

Construction attorney D.S. Berenson highlights key considerations regarding whether employees should use a company vehicle or their own for jobs.

Leasing Office Space: Legal Considerations

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:27:09 EST

If you decide it's time to lease commercial office space, here's what you need to consider.

Energy on Loan: the SAVE Act

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:26:37 EST

Though it's a long way from becoming law, the SAVE Act promises to add the value of energy efficiency to appraisals.

Small Size No Cover Against Lead-Safe Renovation Enforcement

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:25:53 EST

With a longer list of tools, the EPA moves on lead-safe renovation violators large and small.

Resolution Solution for Customer Disputes, Part 1

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:25:22 EST

A clear process is key to effectively resolving customer disputes. Here are the steps necessary to create that process.

You Know You Need It: Building Effective Dispute Resolution Processes

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:22:51 EST

Your company's customer service may be great -- for jobs that go smoothly -- but it's important to have an effective plan for resolving issues on those jobs that don't.

Massive Health Care Law Reshapes Builders' Employee Benefits

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 04:54:19 EST

The Affordable Care Act is reshaping the health care coverage builders offer their employees.

Window & Door Sales Seen Heading Up

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:17:22 EST

Window, door, and skylight manufacturers and dealers count on an expanding new-home construction market, and growing renovation activity, to lift sales.