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By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
It’s nice to know people benefit regularly from our back and forth. Helping contractors overcome challenges is one of the primary goals of this Q&A.  Readers also know where to find answers they need when questions come up. This contractor’s first inquiry may provide significant help to others looking to increase the reach of their business. Another contractor helps illustrate that what works in California isn’t always applicable over the state border…
 

from the State Compensation Insurance Fund Safety Newsletter, June 2011

Your hands and fingers are the most valuable tools on the job. In construction work, you use them for every job you do. While your hand and fingers are probably the most used part of your body, they are also the most neglected.

Online registration is now under way for PCBC® 2011, which will take place June 22-24 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Homebuilding industry professionals and members of the press can register or learn more about the Show by visiting www.pcbc.com.

By David Kalb, President of Capitol Services, Inc.
 
Life is full of questions. The answers are often difficult to know without a resource to consult. For contractors these questions often make the difference in profit or loss, especially when interpretations may vary or seem illogical to most.

Success is knowing for certain, and where this column begins…
 

from Kevin Pedrotti, Legislative Advocate for the Golden State Builders Exchanges

Half-Way Mark

Today marks the half-way point of the legislative year with completion of house of origin deadline. Starting next week, the Assembly and Senate will begin to hear bills passed from the other house. With the number of bills held by each respective Appropriations Committee and a number of bills made two-year bills, the target list of active key bills becomes much more manageable.

by Larry Levy, Employee Relations Management, H.R. Alert May 2011

The following e-mail was sent to me last month by a contractor client: