As a craftsman, you’re not one to let inclement weather keep you from getting the job done. While others shamefully put their grills away in the winter, you proudly keep yours as a backyard centerpiece throughout the year. You’re not going to let biting temperatures, howling winds, or limited sunlight keep you from some mouth-watering …
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It’s easy to poke a little fun at corny safety training videos, extremely precise rules and regulations, and the incessant reminder that safety comes first. But when push comes to shove on the job site, craftsmen understand better than anyone the vital importance of sticking to the basics of safety. When winter sets in, the …
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Global and domestic supply chain disruptions are making it harder for leaders in the construction industry to get the materials they need. It’s difficult to find the amount of materials required within the projected timeline. This is adding more obstacles to an already challenging job for project managers. Construction leaders that don’t make the necessary …
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The national suicide rate is at a 50-year high, climbing 33% since 1999, recently at an estimated 25,000 Americans dying by suicide in 2016 alone. Men who work in construction are the biggest segment of that group, with the highest suicide rates in the country, according to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Reed …
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‘Blue-collar’ work wear such as Carhartt pants have actually become fashionable street wear, especially among millennials. The brand has received so much popularity that it’s common to see a 20-something year old sport a Carhartt beanie in any metropolis