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Fair Labor Standards Act Proposed Rule Change

The Department Of Labor Believes Its Proposed Rule Change Could “Reduce Worker Misclassification, Reduce Litigation, Increase Efficiency And Job Satisfaction And Flexibility.”

Trent Cotney

November 6, 2020

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The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed more than 80 years ago, and since then, the United States Department of Labor has struggled to define the term “independent contractor.”

It's Clay Time!

An Overview Of The Clay Material Used By Plaster Artisans.

Patrick Webb

November 6, 2020

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Clay is a simple word for a very complex material.

What's Urgent vs. What's Important

Recognizing What’s Important And What’s Urgent, And The Consequences Of Not Making That Distinction.

Mark Fowler

November 5, 2020

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Whether you’re a CEO, contractor, project manager, head of sales, superintendent or foreman, you have to make decisions.

Two Wrongs

Academics Don’t Always Understand That The Country Needs Skilled Labor—And That A Computer Won’t Fill That Gap.

Mark Fowler

October 5, 2020

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I have written many times about the skill of a craft and the need for training. America is fighting over the future of the coal industry and its relevance.

Stop Struggling to Share Estimating Files

Brighter Days Are Ahead: There Is No Need To Rely On Paper To Share Bid Proposals Anymore Or Struggle Doing So Digitally

Mark Fly

October 5, 2020

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For many cost estimators, the days of working with full-size plans and a single digitizer are a thing of the past.

How to Improve Bid Accuracy

The Industry Has Evolved Into A Specialty And These Tips Can Help To Improve Bid Accuracy.

Mark Fly

September 11, 2020

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As someone who started in construction almost 40 years ago, there are a few truths that never change.

Becoming a Great Leader

Every Day Is A Battle In The Construction Industry: So Let's Take A Look At History’s Past Battles And See How We Can Learn From Them.

Mark Fowler

September 8, 2020

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I know many contractors and supervisors feel each day is simply a battle of survival.

Is Adaptability a Concern?

Changes To All Facets Of Careers Is What Moves The World Forward.

Mark Fowler

August 7, 2020

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As we enter another phase of this pandemic, it seems confusion is escalating.

The High Cost of Bad Data

Construction Software and Cloud-Based Technology Make For Easier and More Accurate Bids, Build Outs and Collaboration.

Mark Fly

August 6, 2020

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Bad data. Duplicates. Data silos. Whether you’re a roofing or drywall contractor, you’ve probably experienced garbage-in, garbage-out.

Lost Tribes

We Should Show And Exhibit A lot More Respect For Those That Put Themselves On The Line.

Mark Fowler

July 3, 2020

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According to the study called “Hidden Tribes: A Study in the America’s Polarized Landscape” (by the international group More in Common), experts concluded Americans can be placed into one of seven categories based on their beliefs. From far left to far right, there are progressive activists, traditional liberals, passive liberals, the politically disengaged, moderates, traditional conservatives and devoted conservatives.