Combating Rising Costs & Labor Shortages
If you’re not familiar with the construction industry, you might look at it and think that it’s one of the more stable areas of business. Unless tehre is a financial downturn, there are plenty of projects available to bid on and work to be completed. But ...
Construction Safety: Situational Use Equipment
Construction equipment is necessary for certain tasks on a job site to be completed. In this installment of a four-part series, we will cover a few miscellaneous pieces of equipment - this is not an exhaustive list. This equipment includes gas masks, gas ...
Construction Safety: Appropriate Weather Wear
There are many forms of construction equipment on the market today, all of which serve a specific purpose. In this installment of a four-part series, the topic is weather wear. Winter and summer each bring their own general challenges. Knowing what to wea...
Construction Safety: Head Protection
Construction equipment plays an integral role in job completion without delays. In this installment of a four-part series, safety of laborers is the topic. Understanding what head gear to wear, proper eye and ear protection and welding safety are paramoun...
Construction Safety: Reflective, Hand & Foot Protection
Proper use of construction equipment is key to the success and safety of every project. In this installment of a four-part series, we will cover reflective gear, hand protection and foot protection. There are other types of protective clothing that should...
5 Ways to Reduce Waste
Construction waste and debris are inevitable aspects of the building process but the amount of waste can be regulated and reduced. According to construction panel manufacturer Norbord,"the average home build produces about 8,000 pounds of waste." While mo...
5 Ways to Reduce Toxins
Historically, both residential and commercial construction projects have resulted in the release of toxins from building materials. We’ve all heard of older homes containing things like lead paint and asbestos. Today, however, building green doesn’t need ...
Drainage: Everything You Need to Know
One of the most important things to keep an eye on during construction is drainage. That’s because having proper drainage can affect a home both during the building process and long after a home has been completed. Everything from the type of soil the pro...
What is Indoor Air Quality and Why is it Important?
Regardless of the size of your building project, indoor air quality is something that needs to be considered both during the construction phase as well as after the project is completed. The Environmental Protection Agency defines indoor air quality as “T...
The Top 5 Most Energy Efficient Building Materials
These days, the construction market is becoming saturated with various green materials, with many also promising greater efficiency and cost cutting over time. But with so much out there, which ones actually provide the most energy efficiency? This articl...
Considerations When Building Multi-Unit Properties
Building multi-unit properties can be a very lucrative investment, but there are many important differences between these types of builds compared with single family homes. Furthermore, there are also differences to consider among multi-unit properties de...
Building on a Sloped Lot: What You Need to Know
Building a home on a sloped lot has its share of challenges and potential added costs. However, it also offers the ability to implement beautiful and practical architectural features that wouldn’t be possible on a regular site. In this article, we’ll outl...
