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August 18, 2009

I am a long-time lurker of the Business section here on BreakTime.   I subcribe to Thoughts from the Frontline Weekly Newsletter by John Mauldin and here are his thoughts on…

August 18, 2009

I don't usually ask questions like this, but I'm curious what others think and suspect that the responses may make for some good discussion. The job: Install red oak newels,…

August 17, 2009

Looking for colleague to talk about contracts , lien waivers, release of retainage, lump sum contracts, ect estimating programs , scheduling programs ie MS project or sur track

August 17, 2009

Just curious if anyone here has experience with servicemagic.com? Here's my story, would love others' experiences: So, being frighteningly slow this summer, and sadly on the verge of just hanging…

August 16, 2009

I work for a non union GC. I am embarking on my first foray into commercial construction--gut remodel of two apartment buildings. I recently recieved bids for all the trades…

August 16, 2009

Hi, my boss and I recently discussed me taking on job's by the job and not by the hour. I have been an hourly employee for 2 years ( I've…

August 15, 2009

I just replied to an ad on the 'puter for a "Certified Home Inspector".  The ad was vague, but I am not terribly busy so I thought, what the heck, and responded. …

August 14, 2009

who would like to speak about commercial construction contracts in New york Edited 8/14/2009 3:43 pm ET by mencheman

August 14, 2009

Well guys, almost 4 years ago I planned on giving my own business a try again in 5.  That goal would leave me with just a little over a year…

August 11, 2009

I got called in to look at a job. I'd like to back out without submitting a fixed price bid, that is standard for this industry. I'm looking for the…