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Hire a Good Contractor These are tough times in which to hunt for a good contractor to repair or spiff up your home. Here are a few tips in engaging one.   |
Popular Mechanics
November 7, 2008
Joseph Truini |
4 Tips for Hiring Contractors (and 10 Ways to Avoid Scammers): DIY Guy How to avoid sleazy or shady tactics, check the construction work, check the paperwork, and check the bills. |
Home Toys
December 2003 |
Selecting an Electrical Contractor What to do when it is time for the "wire to meet the walls" |
Entrepreneur
October 2008
Mark Henricks |
Hired Help The pros and cons of hiring independent contractors. |
This Old House
Baldwin & Rodriguez |
How to Get The Most From Your Contractor Homeowners and remodeling pros suggest how to improve their working relationship, with some useful tips on how to keep your next project on time and on (or even under!) budget |
CIO
March 1, 2001
Megan Santosus |
Looking for Mr. Good Tile Why don't marketplaces that traffic in service work? Uh...can we get back to you on that? |
This Old House
June 5, 2000
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Remodeling on the Web Using cyberspace can help you improve your place, but there are limitations. |
This Old House
Tom Silva |
How to Hire a Contractor Get recommendations... Do phone interviews... Meet face to face... Investigate the facts... Make plans, get bids... Set a payment schedule... etc. |
National Defense
March 2009
Stafford & Goodwin |
Contractors Should Protect Their Reputation The Past Performance Information Retrieval System is a government-wide portal through which contractors can access government performance assessments of their contracts. |
The Motley Fool
November 11, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Avoid Home Repair Nightmares Here are our top resources for finding home fix-it folks who can do the job well, in good time, and for a fair price. |
Entrepreneur
February 2005
Joan Szabo |
Here Comes Trouble The IRS scrutinizes the returns of entrepreneurs who may misclassify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. Here's how to avoid independent-contractor snags. |
This Old House
Mark Steffen |
Don't Fall for These Contractor Lines Sure, there are honest contractors. But there are rip-off artists too. Learn the words that are warning signs. |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Hiring a Qualified Plumber Even small leaks can lead to big repairs. Avoid getting soaked by hiring an experienced, licensed pro. |
Inc.
September 2008 |
Who's Who? Are you wondering whether one of your workers has been misclassified as a contractor? Ask yourself these questions. |
This Old House
Max Alexander |
Can't We All Just Get Along? A good relationship between architect and contractor is key to a smooth renovation -- and it can save you a bundle |
The Motley Fool
February 13, 2004 |
When and How to Hire a Contractor Before hiring a contractor to work on your house, review these tips. |
The Motley Fool
September 14, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
The Definition of Independence For a small-business owner, hiring an employee is a big step. Ignoring the rules classifying employees can be a costly tax mistake for your business. |
National Defense
July 2012
D'Agostino & Bradel |
Pitfalls Abound in Contract Disputes Act Claims Preparing and filing a certified claim under the Contract Disputes Act for payment from the government for performance of a contract generally is straightforward work for contractors and their legal counsel. Yet certified claims are not without ethical pitfalls. |
National Defense
May 2010
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Contractors Must Begin to Update Integrity Database The National Defense Authorization Act of 2009 now requires the government to develop and maintain an information system containing specific information on the integrity and performance of federal contractors and grantees. |
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TOH's 6-Point Plan for Getting the Best 2005 Looking for a good home project or repair contractor? Follow our step-by-step plan and you could land someone every bit as good as the ones we found. |
National Defense
June 2008
Jerry Stouck |
Right and Wrong Ways To Use Others' Patents By statute, the military and other government agencies have the right to use any patented invention to further valid government missions, and this right may be extended to government contractors. |
National Defense
May 2008
Moorhouse & Connolly |
Contractors' Conflicts of Interest Under Scrutiny Contractors may soon be required to police their employees' personal conflicts of interest. |
National Defense
October 2013
Moorhouse & Bradel |
Not Hard to Run Afoul of False Claims Act Under the "reckless disregard" standard, a contractor can violate the act by not paying attention to the truth or dishonest information provided to the government in a manner that can be characterized as "reckless." |
National Defense
February 2016
Fenster et al. |
Don't Bank on Relief from DCAA Audits The Truth in Negotiations Act is a statute with which defense contractors are likely familiar. It requires contractors to submit current, accurate and complete cost or pricing data when negotiating certain contracts with the government. |
National Defense
April 2012
McGrath & Jack |
Publicly Available Information Should Be Promptly Reviewed As of Jan. 3, contractors have seven calendar days to review information after it is posted in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System and object to its public release if a Freedom of Information Act exemption applies. |
Entrepreneur
August 2003
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On the Job Is that independent-contractor hire insured? If not, then you'd better be. |
National Defense
December 2009
McGrath & Connolly |
Industry Should Prepare for Review of Ethics Programs Contractors may soon have more complete answers as to how the Defense Department will verify contractor compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation's recent ethics program requirements. |
Entrepreneur
August 2010
Jason Ankeny |
Home Remodeling Gets Retooled A traditionally offline sector such as home remodeling may not seem the likeliest candidate for a next-generation technological overhaul, but Brian Javeline would beg to differ: His MyOnlineToolbox promises to reinvent how contractors do business. |
National Defense
January 2009
Reeder & Connolly |
Conflict-of-Interest Plight Can Be Avoided Recently, one of the nation's largest government contractors faced a federal jury verdict that it violated the False Claims Act and breached two contracts with an independent federal agency based on failure to disclose conflicts of interest. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2006
Joseph Truini |
My Dream Remodeling Nightmare A veteran do-it-yourselfer frames out his new whirlpool bath and answers the question, "How hard can it be?" |
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Advice from Renovation Therapists Remodel therapists listen to your remodel sob stories and offer strategies to avoid that next home-improvement trauma - no inner child involved. |
Mother Jones
May/Jun 2002
Ken Silverstein |
Unjust Rewards The government continues to award federal business worth billions to companies that repeatedly break the law. A Mother Jones investigation reveals which major contractors are the worst offenders... |
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Natalie Rodriguez |
How To Spot a Crooked Contractor The following tips from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and the National Association of Home Builders will help you spot a crook. |
National Defense
January 2011
Stafford & Stapleton |
New Executive Pay Rules Go Into Effect The comment period recently ended for an interim rule, "Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards," which implements the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act. |
This Old House
David Dobbs |
Are Your Pros Insured? Make sure you're covered when work is being done on your home... |
Home Toys
February 2006 |
Technology in Architecture Whether it be a simple surround sound system or a whole house control system, the most important thing to remember is when to start planning. For architects and builders it is very important to remember when to bring in a low voltage consultant. |
National Defense
October 2011
Steve Epstein |
Defense Department Contractors May See New Hiring Regulations A proposed Defense Department regulation, if implemented, will substantially change how contractors hire, oversee and track certain former civilian and military personnel. |
BusinessWeek
May 7, 2007
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Housing Isn't Hurting The Jobless Rate A deeper look at job data offers reasons to doubt such a major plunge in residential construction payroll is imminent. |
National Defense
March 2014
Hill & Haas |
New Rule Forces Contractors to Report Cybersecurity Incidents The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Final Rule, issued Nov. 18, will provide increased protections for unclassified controlled technical information residing on or transiting through the networks of defense contractors and their subcontractors. |
National Defense
November 2006
James A. Hughes |
Blended Workforce Poses Conflict of Interest Risks The Acquisition Advisory Panel noted the emergence of a "blended" workforce, where contractors work side-by-side with federal officials. The panel observed that the lines between governmental and commercial functions have blurred. |
Financial Planning
April 1, 2010
John J. Bowen, Jr. |
Delegate It! You can avoid many distractions in your advisory practice by applying the rule of the four D's to every task, in this order: Drop it, defer it, delegate it, and do it. |
National Defense
February 2009
David H. Laufman |
Mandatory Disclosure Regime Raises Stakes for Contractors A new regulatory enforcement regime has now commenced that underscores the Department of Justice's aggressive approach to procurement fraud and dramatically increases the compliance and disclosure obligations of defense contractors. |
National Defense
November 2009
McGrath & Lurie |
New Employment Eligibility Rules Take Effect As of Sept. 8, contractors and subcontractors must focus attention on the new "E-Verify" requirements to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees and all employees assigned to federal government contracts. |
This Old House
Danny Lipford |
Designs on the Interior Hiring a good interior decorator for your next project will save you lots of time as well as a few headaches. So here are some essentials for getting -- and working with -- a first-class decorator. |
Parameters
Autumn 2008
Steven L. Schooner |
Why Contractor Fatalities Matter Apprising the American public that the true human cost associated with military operations includes contractors and exceeds 6,000 is critical to making informed decisions for the future. |
Entrepreneur
March 2006
Anton & Sander |
The Weekend Entrepreneur These weekend warriors launched successful businesses in their spare time. Find out how you can put your free hours to work, too. |
National Defense
November 2004
Roxana Tiron |
Pentagon Still Undecided on Policies to Protect Contractors As contractors increasingly fall in the cross hairs of insurgents in Iraq, the Defense Department is struggling to figure out how to account for them, provide for their security and, if necessary, rescue them. |
National Defense
June 2015
Bruce J. Casino |
All Government Contractors Subject to New Human Trafficking Rule Effective March 2, a new federal government rule concerning human trafficking went into effect, directly impacting all 300,000 plus government contractors and many more subcontractors. |
National Defense
April 2008
McGrath & Connolly |
New Rules For Federal Contracts Effective Dec. 24, 2007, the government-wide federal acquisition regulation (FAR) mandates a written code of ethics for almost all government contractors. |
National Defense
June 2006
Stuart B. Nibley |
Defense Production Act Speeds Up Wartime Purchases The DPA is laced with provisions and omissions that leave gaps in the traditional relationship between the government and its contractors. Patriotic contractors will embrace the opportunity to assist the federal government. However, in doing so, they also must remain contractually agile and ever vigilant in guarding their legal rights. |
