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Mental Health: How to Broach this Serious Topic with Employees

It’s tough to find an area – either personally or socially – that hasn’t been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But while tumbling industries, crashing markets, and falling unemployment numbers are highly visible, there are other ramifications that are going on behind-the-scenes. Mental health has just recently come into the spotlight as people come … Continue reading

Toughest Gear to Tackle the Bitter Winter Months

The winter months in the northeast are cold and bitter. But while others are cuddling up around the fireplace, you’re out there braving the elements getting some work done same as any other day. You don’t take a break just because Mother Nature decides to throw some colder temperatures into the mix. Your only concern … Continue reading

Why You Should Consider a Career in the Construction Industry in 2021

It’s hard to believe that 2020 has finally come to an end. With a fresh start in the New Year, you might be looking for a career change. Instead of bouncing around between unfulfilling roles, you want something that’s secure, rewarding, and meaningful. For those with an aptitude for hands-on work, the construction industry might … Continue reading

How To Become A More Valuable Craftsman – And Get Hired Faster!

Employment in construction is still growing fast, and getting more and more exciting with all the new innovations, so it’s an exciting industry to be a part of! Thanks to the labor gap and COVID, construction is in demand and it’s more likely than ever that you’ll be able to find work. But you’d be … Continue reading

How To Get More Leads For Construction Work

No matter the size of your construction company, you are likely getting work through the bidding process… which means your livelihood depends on acquiring good leads! And it’s not just about getting more projects or more clients, it’s also about maximizing your efficiency! For example, you might be able to increase your revenue with fewer … Continue reading

How to Protect Your Construction Tools This Winter

Construction work during the winter months is hard on our body – and it’s the same thing with our tools! That’s why it’s important to protect and take extra care of your tools this season. Establishing a routine for your winter tool care will also help you from any job delays or downtime, so that … Continue reading

What To Do When Construction Business Is Slow

There’s usually less construction work to do during the colder months. Even when you have a building project scheduled during this slow season, it can be derailed when we’re hit by ice, snow, or harsh cold, wind and temperatures. Add COVID to the mix, and it becomes more difficult to project whether our construction will … Continue reading

Outdoor Grilling In The Cold Winter

Have you been craving a barbequed steak lately? We are too! So go on now… get out that grill! You don’t have to wait until summer. Of all people that know how to survive working in the elements, it’s a good craftsman. We already keep ourselves going on a cold jobsite… so grilling should be … Continue reading

5 New Building Materials That Are Changing The Industry

Building materials have traditionally come from nature, which can also drive the cost or demand up – depending upon production and/or accessibility from resources available on earth. This is largely a driving force behind the innovation of new materials, which are usually developed to be more consistently available, as well as eco-friendlier and more cost … Continue reading

Does Drinking Coffee Help You Do Your Construction Job Better?

If you must get to the jobsite extra early, you may have relied on a good ol’ cuppa joe to get you through the morning awake. But you may not have realized that caffeine does more than just help you wake up and be alert. Caffeine can help you focus and physically perform better, as … Continue reading

Read This Before You Try New Construction Technology!

There are some incredible innovations in construction materials, software, and equipment — much of which was developed to help construction companies be more efficient in these times when labor is sparse! This includes alternative approaches to the standard building process, such as augmented reality, modular construction, and shipping container homes. And there’s some really cool … Continue reading

The Dilemma of Self-Driving Cars in Construction

The construction industry is well-suited for automated tasks because it helps with the labor gap – as well as creating a safer culture. Self-driving vehicles or other automatic operating machinery takes the boring repetitive work from craftsmen, allowing craftsmen to supervise or utilize other specialized skills that are potentially less risky. And with the recent … Continue reading

How To Improve Your Relationship With Temporary Subcontractors.

Hiring temporary subcontractors is a great way for you to control your bottom line, and make sure that you’re only hiring talent for the building project that you’re working on right now, so you know you’re getting paid for it. But there is a price you pay for the flexibility you get from them – … Continue reading

Relieving Back Aches & Pains from a Construction Job

There were over 199,000 construction injuries in 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and about 15% of those were back injuries. This is no surprise as construction work may require extended periods of lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and otherwise maneuvering heavy materials. Back injuries may be just about the worst because even small … Continue reading

A Craftsman’s Guide To Buying Work Gear and Tools

A craftsman’s tools get used every workday, so we know how important it is for you to choose the right ones! And because general contractor equipment gets so much use, it is important that you are making your decision wisely. Keep in mind that the standard rule is that if you are working on a … Continue reading