How to Reduce Construction Waste

According to the Construction Informer, 24 percent of all solid waste that is sent to landfills in the United States is construction debris. In some parts of the country, that number can be as high as 50 percent. But there are initiatives and green construction efforts that are starting to catch on that are helping…

What are the Contractor Requirements in Oregon?

According to OregonLive.com, the state of Oregon has been seeing a dramatic increase in construction revenue since 2013. Facilities dedicated to higher education, the technology manufacturing sector, and the healthcare industries are being built at a record pace throughout Oregon. If you want to get involved in this Oregon construction boom, then you need to…

How to Combat Construction Equipment Theft

According to ConstructionInformer.com, the average construction equipment theft incident costs companies over $46,000. Another discouraging fact about equipment theft is that less than 25 percent of all equipment is ever recovered. If you want to preserve the investment you have made in your equipment, then it is important to take the necessary steps to protect…

4 Tips for Painting in Cold Weather

There are several challenges you face when you decide to paint in cold weather. With oil-based paints, the oils involved tend to get thicker in the cold weather and that can make application difficult, and it also make drying unpredictable. In order to work with these types in cold weather, you would have to use…