Getting the Most Out of a Rural Build-to-Rent Property
When most people think of real estate investment, they probably picture urban areas and large multi-unit buildings. As a builder or investor, you know that the world of real estate investment is more nuanced than just that, but have you considered rural b...
Using 3D Printing in Construction
3D printing is nothing new, and while this technology has been implemented in numerous industries including aerospace, tool making, and medicine, does it have a promising future in the construction industry? Many experts believe it does. The first attempt...
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...
