How builders and contractors can keep workers and themselves safe Construction remains one of the nation’s most hazardous industries, with workers facing risks such as falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions and being caught in or between hazards every day. As residential construction activity continues to increase during the summer months, with more than 1.3 million housing completions reported in May 2026, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the need for practical, effective safety programs has never been greater. Residential jobsites range from large builders to small contractors, many of whom may…
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What Clauses Offer Contractor Protection
Strengthening indemnification and arbitration clauses to protect your business Contractors are facing increased scrutiny by clients and third parties, leading to more construction defect, property damage and personal injury lawsuits. This risk often arises in the context of routine work. A contractor performs water intrusion remediation at a condominium building, entering individual units to cover personal belongings and open drywall and ceilings. Even though the contractor did not cause the underlying water intrusion damage, it may nonetheless be sued by condominium owners who attribute their inconvenience to the remediation work.…
Read MoreWhat It Actually Took to Scale a Remodeling Company Nationally
Most remodeling companies are organized to waste their own time. I know because mine was one of them. West Shore Home, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, started in 2006 selling replacement windows out of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. One product, one market, no outside investors, no business degree behind the operation. I had worked in the industry long enough to know that homeowners deserved better than what most remodelers were delivering and I figured if I could get it right in one product category, the rest would follow. For the first several…
Read MoreResponding to Georgia’s Evolving Buyer
Innovative Design+ Build lives up to its name Thirty years ago in Atlanta, Clark Harris worked in new home construction, specializing in carpentry and millwork. His passion for remodeling surfaced from his direct contact with clients. He realized that he enjoyed transforming old spaces into new ones that could improve his clients’ lives. Harris founded Innovative Design + Build in 2000 with that passion in mind. “After 26 years, I feel we still have the same core values and beliefs that we did when I founded the company: communication, consideration,…
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