The Dangers of Hearing Loss for Construction Workers
Workers who are exposed to high noise levels on a daily basis run the risk of permanent hearing damage or loss.
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Saw Safety Refresh
Saws are one of the most common causes of injuries on construction sites. The National Institute of Heath reported over 30,000 table saw injuries in 2019. The medical costs resulting from these injuries were estimated at over $2 billion. Worse still is that many of the injuries to fingers and hands meant construction workers were …
When Should You Replace Your HVAC Filter?
The standard time frame for changing your air conditioner filter is every 30 days, but is this general rule true for every home? Dirty filters can cause low air flow and poor indoor air quality, so changing your filters every 30 days can prevent some of these problems. The truth is that filters may not …
Why You Should Upgrade your Front Door
Your front door is your home’s chance to make a great first impression. Grand entrances have curb appeal. So much so that a Zillow report showed that a new black or charcoal front door replacement can earn you as much as a $6,000 bump in sale price. Doors aren’t just about looks though, they need to provide …
Reduce Wasted Time on your Jobsite
You can reduce time wastage through better building systems and by boosting organization
The America at Home Study Concept Home Showcases Post-Pandemic Changes to Design
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.
Reduce Runs to the Hardware Store and Save Time and Money
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
Caulking Tips From Pros
Here are a few tips from the pros to ensure you caulk it right the first time.
How to Manage your Online Reputation
Managing your online reputation is, in part, about damage control but it is also about marketing through word-of-mouth recommendations.
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 …
