If you run a roofing business in Michigan, then you’ll need a steady flow of customers to keep your business growing. Whether it is the dead of winter or the height of the summer roofing season, your desire to boost your career should always be a driving force in your business. Your public reputation and…
Some contractors may think there is plenty of time to complete educational requirements before their relicensing period comes around. However, there are a number of reasons to get those requirements completed and out of the way as soon as possible. Most contractors can probably agree that completing contractor school requirements as soon as possible after…
Technology is touching just about every aspect of the residential construction industry, and that includes the roofing field. While some of the trends to expect in 2017 are based on the latest decisions being made by contractors and homeowners, many of those trends are being pushed forward by technology. It should be an interesting year…
Drones are being used more frequently for construction projects and not just for surveying and roof inspections. Drone usage has increased as a marketing tool, to monitor construction progress in real time and keep an eye on employees. Using updated methods as a contractor can lower construction costs and provide help to stay on a…
Contractors face new challenges every year, and the start of a new year is always a good time to make practical resolutions, so the business will grow and be successful. One of the considerations is choosing a contractor license school, so required educational requirements can be completed easily and conveniently. This helps a contractor avoid…
The snow and cold usually force a large contingency of the construction workforce indoors for months, but not the roofers. The reality is that roofing jobs do not offer a lot of options to work indoors, and that means plenty of outside time during the winter for roofing professionals. Instead of letting the weather affect…
Positive economic factors predict a welcome increase in the number of construction starts during 2017. Led by low-interest rates and coupled with low unemployment, the picture looks particularly good for single-family homes, institutional and commercial projects. According to Dodge Data & Analytics, new starts are expected to increase by 5 percent in 2017, an increase…
The holidays are a great time to load up your handyman or do-it-yourselfer with the kinds of tools, clothes, and gadgets they need to get the job done. If you don’t know what to get your handyman for a stocking stuffer this year, then here are some great suggestions you can follow that will make…
According to Construction Dive, the global construction industry is expected to exceed $10 trillion in revenue by the year 2020. The problem is that the industry as a whole is only able to maintain profit margins below one percent. If construction companies are going to remain competitive, then they need technology that will reduce the…
Big data is taking over the world in everything from smart cities that can regulate their own traffic to the construction industry. Skanska is one of the largest construction companies in the world and it is also one of the biggest adopters of big data as a way to become more efficient on construction projects.…