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Easy Lunches On A Construction Job Site

It can be difficult for us craftsmen to get in a good lunch on a jobsite! It has to be easy and convenient to pack and eat, but also high-energy with all the calories we need to keep going on our highly physical tasks. And, let’s be honest, it sucks to have the same ol’ … Continue reading

Factors That Lead To Financial Success in Construction

Remaining profitable in the construction industry, especially with all the economic change that has been happening in the world lately, takes some true focus and adaptability. The good news is that there are some key traits that we’ve seen will keep the financial health of your construction business, regardless of the market demand or situation. … Continue reading

Should Craftsmen Get A College Degree?

College has long been known for the place to broaden your mind and give you higher earning potential. However, with the rising costs of college and variety of online choices to get real-world preparation for a job, more students are looking at alternative options. Luckily, one of those options has been to consider working in … Continue reading

Are Energy Efficient Efforts in Construction Really Working?

Focusing on energy-efficiency when building a home can be done in a combination of ways! The construction process itself can be done more efficiently, as well as using energy efficient materials. Then, of course, there’s the goal of ending up with a building that is more energy efficient due to efficient appliances, lighting, renewable energy … Continue reading

Myths About a Career in Construction

More and more workers are starting to consider jobs in the trades again, partly because the labor gap has helped make the trades a more in-demand career path. However, there are still some misconceptions out there about what it’s like to work in the construction industry. A job in the trades may be more lucrative … Continue reading

Construction Trends To Expect Post-COVID

Many construction projects were deemed “essential” during the Coronavirus outbreak, and so our industry had to adapt to the new and innovative forms of both onsite and remote working to keep to social distancing standards. While it may take a while before we all go back to full operation again, there will probably be an … Continue reading

The Dos and Don’ts of Building A Gym At Home

If you’ve ever been frustrated that you spent more time in traffic getting back and forth to the gym than you actually spent working out, you’ve probably thought about building a mini gym for yourself at home. Especially after the CoronaVirus outbreak, gyms across the country were closed down in order to keep to social … Continue reading

Strategies for Your Construction Business After Quarantine

Your construction business was likely affected by the Coronavirus stay-at-home order, in one way or another. Because some projects in the industry were deemed “essential,” many of us were close to full operation – while others of us were running on a skeleton crew, or maybe even shut down for a small period of time. … Continue reading

The New Safety Checklist for Construction Sites

Safety has always been key in the construction business, as it is one of the most dangerous jobs out there. COVID has only increased some of these risks, and so it is important to revisit your safety requirements and checklists to make sure that you and your craftsmen are doing everything possible to be safe … Continue reading

Ways To Show Them You’re The Best Candidate

One of the things we hear from our employer clients is that it’s challenging to accurately assess a candidate from resumes and cover letters alone. Even job interviews can be challenging because they’re trying to assess your motivation, personality, skills, goals and strengths and more in a very short time – and you’re feeling motivated … Continue reading

Residential Building Trends

If you do a lot of residential construction, you may be wondering what some of the latest trends are, so that you can start incorporating some of the recent homeowner interests into the design and product of your next home build. Here’s the trends we’re seeing here at Madden: Indoor Environmental Quality Indoor environmental … Continue reading

Tips To Stay Sanitary On a Construction Job Site

Across most of the country, construction craftsmen were designated as part of the ‘essential’ category of workers that could continue working through the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, work environments of all types just haven’t been set up to keep their team sanitary and free from contaminants – including the trades. Construction job sites may have craftsmen … Continue reading

How to Lead Your Business Through Change in Crisis

The Coronavirus crisis has affected most businesses in varying degrees – for better or worse. The construction industry is no exception – and we here at Madden know that you’re probably still trying to navigate through all the change that’s unfolding. Here are some ways that you can be resilient and hopefully thrive amongst all … Continue reading

How To Get More Respect On a Construction Job Site

Getting respect is something that most craftsmen aim for. However, many of us get confused and assume that if we do a good job, we’ll be respected. That’s not necessarily true! This may lead to frustration on the job because you can tell when you’re not respected. And, bottom line, being respected means that you’re … Continue reading

Prefab Construction Is Still Hot

With the shortage of both housing and labor, the modular and prefabrication construction segment really took hold last year! According to the recent Dodge Data & Analytics study, modular building and prefabricated single-trade assemblies also improve productivity, quality and scheduling as compared to traditional construction. Bottom line, it makes building more efficient. Health care, hotel, … Continue reading