Michael H. DeanMichael H. Dean is owner at Coatesville, Pa.-based Dean's Hardwood Flooring.Legal AdviceA Job-Site Waiver Doesn't Protect a Contractor in CourtIn this industry, installers are often under incredible pressure to get things done as fast as possible. The wood flooring guys are one of the last subs on the job, and time and money are often both short by the time they arrive. That creates a lot of pressure to take shortcuts or ignore industry specs in hopes of creating a happy homeowner or GC. Many guys talk about going ahead with a job as long as the builder or homeowner sign a form to release the installer from responsibility if the floor fails. But will that really protect you from liability? Recently I was on an inspection that ended up being a legal lesson for anyone installing wood floors; here is that story.How do you keep employees happy and productive during tough times? Keep these tips in mind:December 6, 2010Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDesignCraftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design AwardsHailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.Machines/ToolsMeet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into ArtworkContractingWhat’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?DesignWhite Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile AlternativeSponsor ContentEmbracing Change in Wood Flooring: Navigating New Frontiers
