Should I Bid This Job?
With average pre-tax profits running around 5% we can’t afford to waste timing bidding jobs that are high risk and or low reward. Answering the following 10 questions will help you decide whether you should […]
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Counting the Days – Understanding the “21 Day Notice” Process Under the Builders Lien Act
A builders’ lien can be an effective tool for those in the construction industry, such as contractors, subcontractors, workers, and material suppliers to secure payment. A lien hinders owners from selling their property and can […]
Enjoy Banff and Connect with TIAC
It is simply amazing how time flies. It seems like just yesterday we were dealing with an ice storm here in Ontario, and now we are battling some of the most intense heat we have […]
To Put You First, I Need to Put Me First
I put me first to ensure my success. I enjoy the work I do. I add value to my clients. I save them money, help them make money, and help them enjoy life by reducing […]
Trustee Troubles – A Newly Defined Duty to Disclose Labour and Material Payment Bonds
The purpose of a labour and material payment bond is to provide a form of security to labour and material suppliers on a construction project by giving them a right to claim against a surety […]
All Roads Lead to Mechanical Insulation
It used to be Rome, but now it’s mechanical insulation. Why? Well, the recognition, importance, and contribution to energy savings and GHG reduction that mechanical insulation makes has become more and more evident. There are […]