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Lot Sizes Shrinking Nationwide
Over the last decade alone, the national average lot size for a new family home build has dropped by nearly 2,000 square feet from 10,500 square-feet in 2010 to 8,700 square feet in 2020.
All-Women Construction Team Complete First Home in Utah
THE NAHB celebrated first home built entirely by women during the Utah Valley Home Builder’s Association Annual Parade of Homes event.
Pilot Study Shows Construction Flexitime Improves Job Satisfaction
A pilot program shows that construction jobsite flexitime may actually improve job satisfaction.
Tips for Effective Toolbox Talks
Daily toolbox talks help to keep safety on everyone’s mind, train new team members and refresh the memories of your experienced crew on safety protocols.
IECC and the Code Council’s New Framework Released
The International Code Council has taken input from all interested parties to create International Codes (I-Codes) that meet the needs of all the stakeholders.
How to Protect Your Jobsite During Renos
We all know that proper preparation makes the job go faster, but with labor shortages many contractors may be tempted to take shortcuts. When you don’t take the time to properly protect homes during renos, you run the risk of damaging existing features or contaminating the living space which may result in expensive cleanups. Controlling …
Preventing Backpain for Construction Workers
Preventing Backpain for Construction Workers
5 Best Habits for Safety on your Jobsite
According to a report from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), builders who adopt these five habits and make them part of every jobsite are six times safer than those who don’t.
Improving the Quality of your Indoor Air
Moving homes to tighter building envelopes has led to a need to augment air filtration to ensure the quality of your indoor air remains high. Here are a few options for you to consider. High-MERV or HEPA filters These stand-alone filters are the least expensive solution. In order to be effective, you must check that …