Yards Hit the Top of the Wish List for New Buyers
76% of Americans rate a spacious yard as the most important part of their home.
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Home Improvements that will Save Money this Summer
We tend to focus on winter as the season to watch our energy consumption, but summer cooling and maintenance costs can be just as pricey. There are ways to reduce your fuel and energy consumption and the maintenance costs of your home or condo without a major capital outlay. Garden Smart Create a little oasis …
The Dangers of Hearing Loss for Construction Workers
Workers who are exposed to high noise levels on a daily basis run the risk of permanent hearing damage or loss.
Saw Safety Refresh
Saws are one of the most common causes of injuries on construction sites. The National Institute of Heath reported over 30,000 table saw injuries in 2019. The medical costs resulting from these injuries were estimated at over $2 billion. Worse still is that many of the injuries to fingers and hands meant construction workers were …
NASA Shoots For Building on the Moon
NASA has provided over $6 million to three universities who are developing technology that would allow construction on the moon.
Construction Labor Shortage and Skills Gap to Worsen
The skilled labor crisis in construction is going to get considerably worse during 2022 and 2023, experts warn. This crisis was caused by the pandemic which saw many construction workers leaving the industry.
Top OSHA violations for 2021
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revealed the ten safety hazards most prominent on jobsites in 2021.
Utilities Installation Made Easy with Tunneling Robot
Creating underground utility tunnels through bedrock can be costly and time consuming. Now a San-Francisco robotics company has created a boring robot to do the heavy lifting for you!
When Should You Replace Your HVAC Filter?
The standard time frame for changing your air conditioner filter is every 30 days, but is this general rule true for every home? Dirty filters can cause low air flow and poor indoor air quality, so changing your filters every 30 days can prevent some of these problems. The truth is that filters may not …
Calculating Base Labor Rates for a Construction Crew
Learning to quote effectively is a great way to keep your customers happy and your business in the black. Calculating a base rate can help you to provide more accurate quotes and keep your profit margins healthy.
