DISCA News | Apr 2024 - Scholarship Applications, Topgolf Spring Social and MORE!

Newsletter | April 2024

The Drywall Interior Systems Contractors Association, Inc. of New Jersey (DISCA) has a Scholarship Program for the children or grandchildren of management employees of companies contributing to the DISCA Industry Promotion Fund (IPF). The scholarships are to help defer the cost of college and other educational expenses for a two or four-year education at an accredited college or an accredited vocational school.

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Topgolf

Spring Social

Thursday, April 25, 2024

6:00PM - 9:00PM

Topgolf Edison

Edison, NJ

Industry News

Examining a Case Study in Failure

Consider, if you will, this tale of a business that collapsed at its peak. While elements of the tale may sound far-fetched, the only “fake” things are elements used to protect the innocent/guilty. A trade contractor had all the makings of a true success story — growing revenue, innovative tools and techniques, new office locations and seemingly happy customers. What could possibly go wrong?

The Role of Performance Bonds in Commercial Construction

Performance bonds are a cornerstone of risk management in commercial construction projects. They serve as a financial guarantee from a surety (typically an insurance company) to the project owner (obligee) that a contracted party (principal) will perform the work as agreed upon. This article will explore the role of performance bonds and their importance for all parties involved in a commercial construction project.

When OSHA Cites You

With the strong bonds that form among construction project teams, workers looking out for each other helps keep safety foremost in everyone’s mind. But sometimes, even the very best intentions alone can’t prevent an occasional misstep—a forgotten hard hat, a sagging rope line—which can and often does result in an OSHA citation. These regulatory reminders can bring unfortunate consequences: penalties, higher insurance premiums, potential worker injury claims, loss of bidding eligibility, loss of reputation and even public embarrassment, because citations are published on OSHA’s website.

How to Gain Respect From Experienced Co-Workers

Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own.

A potential client recently asked me, “How do you handle a superintendent 30 years older than you giving you a hard time?”

On the other end of the spectrum, a 25-year-old project manager recently asked me how to run an effective jobsite meeting when everyone in it has 20 years more experience than him.

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