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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

Unexpected Interview Tips That’ll Give You The Edge

If you’ve been doing any reading on job interviews, you know what the typical advice is. Dress well to make a good first impression. Research and prepare good questions. Give ‘em a strong handshake and send a thank you note. But sometimes it’s the little things during the interview that matter the most. Here are … Continue reading

Bidding Projects During Coronavirus Recovery

As the construction industry is still dealing with how to continue work without spreading the coronavirus, we need to be thoughtful about the current and potential effects on our business as we’re moving forward. Most of us saw delays or disruptions in project progress and deadlines, especially at the beginning when different states had different … Continue reading

Improve Construction Efficiency With Robots

With the ongoing labor gap, innovations in construction robotics have been on the rise! Beyond helping with the shortage in manpower, robots have also shown to help with efficiency and safety in your construction projects. And while some people fear that robots will replace humans, we know that it only gives more room for the … Continue reading

What does “Offsite Construction” REALLY mean now?

Companies in all industries had to adjust business operations during the quarantine order to protect our population from the Coronavirus outbreak. Our construction clients are no exception, and they have found innovative ways to incorporate remote working into their building projects – including zoom meetings, drone surveillance, and incorporating modular construction or some form of … Continue reading

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