Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Atmospheric vacuum breakers. The purpose of a vacuum breaker is to stop back siphonage. The atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a check valve member and an air vent that is normally closed when the device is pressurized. The air vent allows air into the piping system for the purpose of stopping a siphon at …
Record Retention 101 for Contractors | Contractor
WEBMar 18, 2020 · Record Retention 101 for Contractors. March 18, 2020. Record-keeping is one of the most often overlooked, but critical functions of the business. By Audrey K. Kwak. There is no question that construction is a uniquely document-intensive industry. On every project, countless, lengthy, records are generated: contracts, specifications, daily ...
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
WEBDec 14, 2021 · What’s more, different types of construction bonds will have different price tags, with bid bonds being the least expensive ones. Finally, the bond rate will vary based on the surety company and the size of the contract. Generally speaking, the cost of a construction bond can go anywhere from 1% to 4% of the total contract amount. 5.
Successful Subcontractor-Contractor Agreements
WEBOct 23, 2020 · A subcontractor - contractor agreement is used when a contractor hires someone else (known as a subcontractor) to help with a specific task on a project. For example, an HVAC expert may be brought in to replace the central heating for a home under renovation. Sub-contractor agreements are …
Financial Reporting Structure for a Contracting Business
WEBA budget is an essential piece of your company’s financial structure. It is a projected income statement and establishes your company’s financial goals. A budget may also include a balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and other reports. A budget is an action plan that helps you allocate resources, evaluate performances, and formulate plans.
The Home Depot Celebrates Loyalty Members During Pro Xtra Week
WEBSep 18, 2023 · ATLANTA, GA — The Home Depot ® has announced the return of Pro Xtra Week, a biannual week-long event offering special giveaways, vendor demos, as well as exclusive savings on tools and supplies both in-store and online. Pro Xtra Week will take place from September 18-24, 2023. Professional painters can enter the Ultimate Pro Van Contest from Sept. 6 to Nov. 16 for an opportunity to win a ...
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Polybute Settlement Money Still Available - Contractor
WEBOct 1, 2003 · Polybute Settlement Money Still Available. Special to CONTRACTOR ATLANTA Class-action lawyers sent out yet another notice in late September that owners of houses, mobile homes and other structures with polybutylene plumbing systems and acetal plastic insert fittings can claim part of a settlement …
Best Practices for Servicing CPVC Pipes and Fittings
WEBJan 31, 2024 · As the aged pipe becomes more rigid, it must be cut and handled differently than new pipes. Always use a C-style tubing cutter, a fine-tooth saw or a wheel cutter when servicing CPVC. Ratchet cutters or shears are not recommended for cutting previously installed CPVC pipes. Service plumbers also typically use a different, faster curing solvent ...
American Standard’s Americast plant keeps manufacturing strong …
WEBJuly 21, 2017. The plant has continued to produce Americast bathtubs for nearly 30 years, in addition to porcelain enamel on steel bathtubs, and acrylic tubs and whirlpools. SALEM, OHIO — Once a manufacturing mecca in the 1920s and ‘30s, the small eastern Ohio town located in the Rust Belt region of America is host to American Standard ’s ...