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Concerns arise as towns share inspectors NorthJersey.com Share     Many local governments in northern New Jersey are merging building inspection services to save money, but some experts in the field warn the practice could ultimately threaten public safety. "More and more towns are firing their building inspectors or building code officials and replacing them with people who cover four towns at the same time," said John Buonanno, a former Elmwood Park construction official. "They are being stretched too thin and they may miss things." More
IEC University Webinar IEC Share
Attend IEC University's webinar on "Surviving and Prospering in 2011 and Beyond" to hear practical tips from Mike Brunner. Learn how to make money and prosper in tough times. Work is hard to find and even harder to get, and the margins some contractors are willing to accept just don't make sense to anyone who understands construction economics. The usual question Mike gets is, "How can we survive in these 'tough times?'" Mike believes the correct question is, "How can we make money and prosper in these 'tough times?'" To Mike, it's very clear — if you can't increase your prices, you must decrease your costs. In this one-day program, Mike will show you how to approach helping field supervisors better manage direct job costs and become more productive and profitable. The event will take place Sept. 15. More
Call for Executive Committee nominations IEC Share
Good leadership is essential to the growth of every association. IEC has been fortunate in the past to have contractors willing to serve on the IEC National Executive Committee to help provide guidance and direction for the association. These contractors offer their time and talent, on behalf of every member, to help insure your success. You can help identify potential contractor candidates willing to serve in a leadership position for 2011. More information regarding qualifications for the Committee and a Candidate Form can be found here. The deadline to submit nominations is Aug. 31.
Connect at the 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo IEC Share
The 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo is an excellent opportunity to network with some of the top electrical contractors from across the country. With multiple engaging networking events being held this year, you sure to pick up a few tips from your colleagues. This year's convention will be held Oct. 26-29, in Phoenix. More
Enzi says tax provision onerous to small business Bloomberg Businessweek Share
A provision in the new federal health care law that will cause a slew of paperwork for millions of businesses and individuals has raised bipartisan calls from members of Congress for its repeal. More
NFPA offers complimentary preview of 2011 edition of the NEC FDNNTV Share
The National Fire Protection Association is offering visitors to necplus.org an opportunity to be the first to preview the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code® at no cost. Visitors selecting a one-day preview from necplus® will have first access to the 2011 edition of the NEC. More
They're not feeling the brotherhood Ottawa Citizen Share
In the fall of 2009, the IBEW tried to unionize the workers at Arc Electrical. There is no other way to describe the outcome than a complete mess, so bad it was raised on the floor of the Ontario legislature. More
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