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 StoriesSurveys2026 Wood Floor Business Contractor SurveyHere are the results from our exclusive survey of wood flooring contractors.ManagementHow Online Quoting Saved My Sanity and My BusinessTechniquesHow We Did This Floor: A Mixed Media Floor Fit for a Texas CastleLegal AdviceWood Floor Pros: Legal Risks of Working for Friends and FamilyDesignEnter the 2027 Wood Floor Business Design Awards
