Using Tech to Overcome Labor Shortages
One way to overcome difficulties and increase adaptability is through the adoption of technologies that help streamline your processes, recruit new talent and create a better experience for your customers.
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Construction Labor Shortage Deepens
The labor shortage in the construction industry grows every year as an aging workforce retires (the median age of construction workers is 41).
Popular Home Design Trends for the New Year
The home remodelling blog Houzz has created a list of the most popular reno trends for the coming year. Houzz has an audience of over 2.7 million designer pros who contributed to the compilation of the list.
4 Things your Should Know when Studying to Enter the Construction Industry
Here are some tips on how to navigate construction qualifications that can give you a boost.
The America at Home Study Concept Home Showcases Post-Pandemic Changes to Design
During the pandemic Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki of tst ink, Belinda Sward of Strategic Solutions Alliance, and Nancy Keenan, president and CEO of Dahlin Group Architecture Planning conducted a study called Americans at Home to see how COVID would affect the home industry.
How to Attract Younger Talent to your Construction Firm
With an aging population aggravating the labor shortage, construction firms must change tactics to attract younger employees.
Remodeling Growth Remains Strong Through 2022
Despite labor shortages in the industry, the remodeling sector is set for growth through 2022, says Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA).
Using Facebook to Get New Construction Customers
Facebook can help potential customers to find you and get to know you. It helps establish your brand and gives you access to a very large, captive audience.
Reduce Runs to the Hardware Store and Save Time and Money
Is everyone sitting around waiting because you ran out of nails? When employees leave the jobsite to pick up materials, you have a double loss with transport costs and time. Studies show that these costs can take up as much as 2-4% of the project’s profits for most small to medium construction companies. But with a better system and planning, you can vastly reduce lumberyard runs and improve your efficiency and your bottom line
Caulking Tips From Pros
Here are a few tips from the pros to ensure you caulk it right the first time.
