The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 08:00 AM |
Most landscape pros have been there: the job is nearly complete, and the client presents a list of “a few more things” that they would like to have done. In some cases, the list can grow as you work on it, and the job doesn’t seem to end. Or, even worse, it can delay payment that is due “upon completion of the project.”
Whether you call it a punch list, close-out list, walk-through check list or something else, it’s important to have a follow-up to close the contract. Review your work with the client, demonstrate that the expected work is complete, and have them sign the review. It’s an opportunity to show off your work, but also to have a customer sign off on a job, verifying that the contract has been fulfilled and the work has been completed as specified.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 07:00 AM |
Heavy lifting without proper safety procedures can result in back injury; it’s the primary form of workplace injuries. One in five workplace injuries or illnesses involve a back injury. Since landscape laborers handle materials throughout the day (lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying), they are at risk for injuries if safety accommodations are not made and are not part of the company culture.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 05:00 AM |
The 2016 Sustainability ELITE Award recipient is Environmental Designs, Inc. (EDI) for Wells Fargo Center. While Environmental Designs always strives to create low maintenance, sustainable and beautiful landscapes through best management practices, the Wells Fargo project was particularly appealing due to the clients desire to create a LEED certified space. In fact, they were not interested in doing the work at all if LEED could not be achieved. The goal was to create a low-water-use garden with permeable surfaces that would provide a peaceful and attractive getaway in the heart of downtown Denver.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 04:00 AM |
Beginning August 1, penalties for all US Department of Labor (DOL) will increase due to a Congressional mandate that required adjustments for inflation. For some agencies, it was the first adjustment since 1990. As a result, the increases are substantial, leaving businesses with a greater impetus for compliance. Agencies will continue to adjust penalties for inflation each year based on the Consumer Price Index.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 03:00 AM |
Mountain States Employers Council explains how you can comply with the new federal overtime rules. If you have two similarly classified employees, but one meets the salary threshold for exempt status and the other does not, are you obligated to raise the salary of the employee who falls below the threshold? Find the answer in this short video.
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