The Guide to Accurate Labor Cost Estimates
Providing your clients with accurate estimates is essential to providing the kind of service that will have your clients recommending you to others.
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Lot Sizes Shrinking Nationwide
Lot sizes are always getting smaller. 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. While lots have been getting smaller, homes have been getting bigger—growing from an average of …
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.
Reduce Hardware Runs and Save
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
How to Stay Competitive in a Competitive Environment
Most homeowners are aware that they get what they pay for and are willing to spend more to get quality service from contactors. Here’s a couple of tips on how to get your message across.Get the Word OutThe best recommendation is from a trusted friend or family member. Offer existing clients a discount on future …
Preventing Backpain for Construction Workers
The numbers are concerning—at least 50 million adults suffer from chronic back pain in America. Of course, the incidence of backpain in construction workers is 20% higher than other occupations across all age groups. The problem isn’t just heavy lifting—construction workers have to perform repetitive tasks as they twist, bend and reach their way through …
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. ABC’s 2021 Safety Performance Report noted that the average incidence rate from the Bureau of Labor Statistics dropped from 3.0 per 1,000 hours in 2019 …
Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid
The kitchen is perhaps the place where function counts the most in your home. Focus too much on design and aesthetics and you may end up with a kitchen that isn’t practical. It may be a minor thing like the corner cupboard door doesn’t open all the way before hitting the counter, but these little …
Retaining Staff During a Labor Shortage
Studies show that replacing an employee costs an average of 6 to 9 months’ salary. When you lose employees, you fall behind on your project schedules and may even have to turn work down. With the current construction labor shortage set to deepen this year, it is more important than ever to create work environments …
