Summer is upon us now, and with the Fourth of July upcoming, followed by Labor Day at the end of summer, it’s a high travel season. This can also make construction sites even more dangerous than usual, especially when combined with high heat and the dangers that come with it. Of course, no contrac...
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Why Working with HUBZone Certified Contractors Benefits Your Company
When you run a contracting or construction business, working with subcontractors is a fact of life. Very few companies have the ability to function with just their current staff, especially when big jobs come up. Those that attempt to keep such large numbers of staff on board generally face layoffs ...
Avoid These 4 Most Common Construction Site Violations
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous businesses there is. Tens of thousands of construction workers are injured or killed every year in accidents on site. Sadly, many of these accidents are the result of carelessness or ignoring safety regulations. They can be avoided with just a b...
Looking to Increase Your Bonding Capacity?
A contractor’s bonding capacity is an essential part of their business. It is the highest dollar amount that a contractor is approved for when it comes to bonding with a particular surety. Why is this amount so important? It specifies the biggest job that a contractor is able to bid on when a ...
Little Miller Act: Delaware
The Miller Act and Little Miller Act are two of the most important Acts to know when it comes to contract jobs for state-level and government construction. While many contractors are somewhat familiar with them, not all contractors understand their full ramifications. Knowing about the surety bonds ...
Three Most Common Construction Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Construction work is never easy. And when an employee is injured, it can be anything from a few day’s absences to that person having to resign or even file for disability. This unfortunate loss of good employees can also lead to project delays or hiatuses. Fortunately, there are ways that both...
Little Miller Act: Connecticut
The Miller Act and Little Miller Act are must-knows in the world of contractors and construction. Many contractors have heard of the two, but at NSSI we often find that not everyone fully understands what is involved with them. Not knowing could cost you a job, or even your company, so it is essenti...
Government Purchasing Officers Examine Benefits of Expanding Surety Bonding
With millions of dollars at stake in maintenance and construction projects, it’s vital that government purchasing officers understand the importance of surety bonding for these undertakings. Two insurance executives recently made an educational presentation on how this practice provides the ri...
Little Miller Act: Colorado
What exactly is the Miller Act, and how does it apply to you and your state? While most contractors have heard of the Miller Act, we at NSSI find they may not know its particulars. It is vital, however, to know how the Miller Act applies to you, your state and your company’s projects and … ...
4 Easy Steps in Securing a Surety Bond
As a contractor, you probably know you need a surety bond. Surety bonds are designed to protect you and your clients if one of you has questions about a project or if something does not go as planned. Despite the necessity of surety bonds though, many contractors do not know how to get them. They &h...