Paid contract work for new and renovated buildings implies a professional responsibility for planners, designers and installers on a job. You must know your obligations, communicating expectations and problems clearly with clients and your fellow workers.

These professional obligations include the following:

1. Follow the construction safety laws of the area/location of the job site. Ensure proper training for yourself and your employees;
   
2. Have a plan for your work, from start to finish, and stick to the plan.
3. Work to a contract on EVERY job.
4. Identify and be aware of hazardous materials on the job site;
5. Install insulation to the standards of the NBC and local codes/by-laws;
6. Inform clients in writing of any potential issues that could arise from installing insulation or creating a tighter envelope;
7. Know the risks you may be creating by altering the building envelope;
8. Ensure that all tools, equipment and machinery are in good working order.