Whether you are new to the construction industry or a seasoned pro, asking the right questions at your job interview will ensure that you find a construction firm that is a good fit for your skills, has your best interests at heart and operates according to standard safety procedures.
No matter your style of circular saw, the fact that they are used so close to the hands and body mean they pose a very real threat to you and your crew’s safety. Here are a few tips from OSHA to help you keep your construction site safe.
ou can put processes into place that help you deal with issues as they come up effectively so your customers become fans.
On your next job, keep track of how much time and resources are wasted on small delays to calculate what your company spends on these issues in a year.
As the construction labor shortage continues to negatively impact the industry, the National Home Builder’s Association (NAHB) released updated resources that can be utilized as recruiting tools for the trades.
During the pandemic Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki of tst ink, Belinda Sward of Strategic Solutions Alliance, and Nancy Keenan, president and CEO of Dahlin Group Architecture Planning conducted a study called Americans at Home to see how COVID would affect the home industry.
Is everyone sitting around waiting because you ran out of nails? When employees leave the jobsite to pick up materials, you have a double loss with transport costs and time. Studies show that these costs can take up as much as 2-4% of the project’s profits for most small to medium construction companies. But with a better system and planning, you can vastly reduce lumberyard runs and improve your efficiency and your bottom line
Angi’s second annual Skill Trades in America report shows that those with careers in the trades enjoy greater job satisfaction.
If a lack of skilled labor is holding you back, there are some ways you can reach out and entice potential workers.
When you are doing a residential home build or renovation, it is essential to get everything in writing so that you can honor the terms of your warranty and sale without compromising business relationships or profit margins.
