7 Important Features a Contracting Website Must Have If you take a look at most contracting websites, you’ll find the majority of them to be generic and poorly designed. Many contractors don’t realize the importance of taking the time to craft a strategic and professional website. While your website isn’t the defining factor in […]
The Construction Industry’s Top Trade Shows to Attend
The Top Construction Trade Shows to Attend By Jacinda Matherne Nothing beats a firm handshake! It’s no secret that construction trade shows can have a big impact on a contractor’s business growth. After all, where else can you meet industry experts, network face to face, “Sharpen the Saw” as Stephen Covey would put it, and […]
Construction Equipment Guide: Leasing vs. Financing
Construction Equipment Guide: Leasing vs. Financing When deciding whether to lease or finance construction equipment, the right choice depends on the size of your business, the piece of equipment, and how long you plan to use it. The pros and cons of each will vary drastically depending on these two factors. Below I […]
6 Construction Industry Myths that Hold No Truth
6 Construction Industry Myths that Hold No Truth As with most industries, there are common misconceptions held by people on the outside looking in. It can be very easy to stereotype a career if you’ve never actually experienced working within a certain industry. When it comes to the construction industry, this is especially true. […]
The Top Ten Best Paying Construction Jobs
The Top Ten Best Paying Construction Jobs With construction job opportunities on the rise, it might be time to start thinking about a career in the construction industry. There are endless options when it comes to the different specialties within the industry. Depending on your skill set, many of these jobs offer competitive and high […]
5 Essentials for Effective Construction Communication
Effective communication is a crucial aspect of any business – but in the construction industry, it can mean the difference between a project that’s completed on-time and on budget, and a completely unmitigated disaster. Communication plays a role in every phase of a construction project – you’ll need to collect input for planning and design […]
Why Recycling Construction Materials is Important for Your Business
Why Recycling Construction Materials is Important for Your Business With the environment becoming an increasingly popular topic of discussion, recycling construction materials is more important than ever. The most common method of disposing of C&D waste in the past has been sending it to landfills. Construction companies are now learning that recycling this waste […]
4 Types of Construction Contracts
4 Types of Construction Contracts There are various kinds of construction contracts used within the industry. The specific type of contract is usually determined depending on how the disbursement will be made. This will vary from project to project. The specific details of the contract will usually include duration, quality, scope of the work, […]
Starting a Construction Business – 10 Best Steps
Starting a Construction Business – Research, Planning & Beginning Steps It’s a well known FACT that starting a business is no small task. Many shy away from opportunities to set off on this adventure because they are unsure of the requirements & possible responsibilities that are sure to come. In this post, I lay out […]
Developing Your Construction Waste Management & Recycling Plan Will Save Thousands
Developing Your Construction Waste Management & Recycling Plan Will Save Thousands The construction industry produces massive amounts of waste every year resulting in profit losses and negative environmental impacts. By nature, construction is not an eco-friendly activity. Thankfully, implementing a construction and demolition waste management plan can help reduce waste in landfills efficiently and […]
Tips for Using Twitter to Market Your Construction Business
Tips for Using Twitter to Market Your Construction Business There is a powerful social media marketing tool in today’s world that has stumped the construction industry. It’s called Twitter. Use the following tips to demystify this social media platform and lay down a foundation for using this powerful tool to build your construction firm’s […]
Green Construction Building Methods to Look for This Year
Green Construction Building Methods to Look for This Year Whenever the word “green” appears in front of something, we all know it usually means it does not harm the environment. This statement is very true, however, what most people do not know is just how much going green is doing positively for the environment […]
Different Types of Electrician Licenses and Their Purpose
Different Types of Electrician Licenses and Their Purpose Electricians are skilled and licensed tradesmen who primarily install and maintain electrical systems. This encompasses a wide set of tasks, from installing lighting to troubleshooting faulty wiring. Compared to other construction-based jobs, electricians are required to go through a heavy amount of training and licensing in order […]
Don’t Take Short Cuts on Technology Adoption. Know Your Stuff.
Don’t Take Short Cuts on Technology Adoption. Know Your Stuff. New technologies are being introduced into the construction field at a dizzying rate, literally forcing construction professionals to adopt or risk being outpaced by competitors. The following paragraphs explore adoption issues the industry is currently struggling with and help equip construction professionals with the […]
Construction Resource Management – Solutions & Concepts
Construction Resource Management – Solutions & Concepts Great commercial construction managers are often the unsung heroes of building projects. Thanks to their skills and diligence, construction projects can be delivered without delay, on the budget, and within scope. It takes exceptional resource management skills to ensure the right staff is working with the right equipment […]