Workers’ Compensation Trusts
Can you protect your company from work comp claims with a trust?
Business: Now and In the Future
Precasters and their customers weigh in on the state of the industry.
No Deja Vu in This Recovery
If you were precasting in 1992, you might see some parallels between that time nearly 20 […]
Safety Speak: Stress and the Precast Worker
Worker stress is insidious, because although it is reportedly widespread and increasing dramatically, it is often unreported. Whether a precast employee is worried about job stability, potential layoffs or lack of job incentive, research tells us that exposure to high levels of stress can result in low morale and decreased productivity. Unresolved stress can adversely affect health at both the worker and the administrative levels.
New Tax Breaks for U.S. Precasters?
It’s tax season, and as you work with your tax professional to file your 2010 return, it may be helpful to know a few details of the Small Business Jobs Act passed by Congress in 2010.
Roman’s Numeral: 107 and Counting
The year is 1903. In Kitty Hawk, N.C., the Wright brothers are flying their first aircraft. The first World Series is underway between the Boston Americans and Pittsburgh Pirates. And the Great Train Robbery is debuting as the first silent film across the country. That same year, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the Montalbine family – five brothers who immigrated to the United States from Italy – is starting Roman Stone Construction Co. Today, 107 years later, Roman Stone is not only still in businesses but thriving in the precast concrete industry.
PRECAST FORECAST 2011: Are We There Yet?
Are we there yet? It’s a question that anybody traveling with kids on a long-distance car ride has heard many times before. And it’s a question I’ve been hearing all year long from precast concrete manufacturers – only the topic is much more serious. They’re wondering about the economy, the end of the recession and the return to at least some normal level of activity.
Precast Quality Improvement
A corrective action system for an improved bottom line.
Deciphering the Healthcare Bill – Part 1: The Rules of the Game
Ever since President Obama signed the Healthcare Reform Bill (officially titled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) into law in March, businesses of all sizes and across all industries have been scratching their heads over the slew of new rules, regulations and requirements. Where in the past it was enough to provide a basic health care plan for employees – and, in some cases, it was OK to avoid this step altogether – the detailed new law raises much concern over just what is required of American companies and their workers.
Taking a Proactive Approach
Get out and promote the value of precast – you may be surprised at the impact on your bottom line.
Thriving in a Down Economy – Part 1 of 2
Reinvent yourself and your business for today’s economic climate.
Health Care Reform: 2010 Outlook
NPCA’s technical consultant Sue McCraven invited precast producers James Crockett of Trenwa Inc., Malek Eljizi of Stress-Con Industries Inc. and Steve Wolszczenski of Terre Hill Concrete Products Inc. to discuss how economic uncertainty affects health care planning in 2010 for their respective companies.
