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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Effect on Special Events
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that took effect January 1, 2018, has had a significant effect on the deductibility of meals and entertainment of…
Utilize Data Collected on the Shop Floor
Idle machines, production bottlenecks, equipment breakdowns, absent employees, new orders -- these are just some of the factors that…
Shield Employees Who Work in the Trenches
Excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
Keeping Delivery on Time
If you're like most manufacturers, your on-time delivery rate could use some improvement. While it's most critical in a "Just…
Is a Stormwater Permit Required for Your Construction Project?
The term "stormwater" refers to any runoff after rain or snow from a barren piece of land, an area with vegetation, or constructed…
Mission Moment
Nonprofit organizations exist for a purpose, their mission. Whether it be related to children, reading, animals or religion, an…
Trademark Protection for Product Shapes and Containers
American law has long granted trademark protection to the shapes of products and containers. Perhaps the most famous example…
The Need for Fall Protection
The death of an employee who fell two stories to his death at a Massachusetts construction site might have been prevented if his…
Build Your Business by Going the Extra Mile
Three bricklayers are working on a job site. The first describes his job as "laying brick," while the second says he's "building a…
Manage Assets for Smooth Operations
As manufacturers look for every opportunity to cut costs, one important area to address is equipment downtime. A breakdown, even for…
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