How to Pick the Right Ladder
Ladder safety and training is something that must be enforced on jobsites in order to keep your crew safe.
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Protect your Surfaces During Construction
From bathtubs to hardwood floors to countertops, failing to properly protect surfaces will result in more costly callbacks that eat into those profit margins you’ve been working so hard to protect.
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.
8 Winter Maintenance Steps for Homeowners
Taking steps to properly maintain your home during the winter months will mean saving money on things like burst pipes and damaged roofs. Regular winter maintenance will also mean a more comfortable home and lower heating bills.
West Fraser Completes Acquisition of Norbord
VANCOUVER, BC and TORONTO, ON — February 1, 2021 — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser”) (TSX and NYSE: WFG) and Norbord Inc. (“Norbord”) today jointly announce that they have completed the previously announced transaction (the “Transaction”) whereby West Fraser has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Norbord (the “Norbord …
Sealing Air Leaks in your Building Envelope
As homeowners strive to reduce their monthly costs, construction professionals are finding innovative ways of reducing air leakage.
Construction Marketing Tips that Work
Owning a small to medium construction company means wearing a number of hats. Not only are you managing a crew and a business, you also have to market your company to keep business coming in. Here are some tips on how to make marketing work for you. Neighborhood Marketing Before you start a new build, …
Save Time and Money with these Estimate Tips
You need to produce accurate estimates that don’t price you out of the running, and ensure your profit margins. You can’t spend hours on these, so you need to have a system in place to save time and prevent costly mistakes.
Top 8 Reasons to Use TallWall / Windstorm on Wood-Frame Buildings
By Tom Murphy Construction is experiencing higher demands on budgets, product capabilities, deadlines and skilled labor. If you are an engineer, builder, or general contractor/framer you need a simple and different approach to attain the perfect height panel for your dimensions. The premise here is that the 4×8 panel may no longer meet the speed …
Wood Panel Grade Stamps Explained
Ever wondered what all that information on your OSB sheathing panel means? That information is vital to construction professionals and helps them to understand how to store and use the material. Here’s a rundown of what the grade stamp on Norbord products represents.
