Recently, I saw Mark Gaskamp of Wortham Construction give this presentation about some important upcoming changes that are relevant to risk management professionals. He has kindly given me permission to repost it here for more to see. There are many changes upcoming to laws pertaining to construction and subcontractors. I'd encourage you to read through this presentation if those rules might pertain to you. Some of them begin as soon January 1st of 2012, so make sure you aren't caught off guard.

Ed Lette
Business Bank of Texas
Ed Lette is a Founder of Business Bank of Texas. Serving as a licensed CPA since 1983, Ed’s extensive experience in the banking industry has led him to become the founding president of four national bank charters including Business Bank of Texas, N.A., and the chief financial officer of five national banks during his 45 year career. Ed serves as director of the Texas Bankers Association District 4, chairman of the Executive Advisory Council to the School of Business at Texas Lutheran University, and is a life member of the Texas Association of Business.
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