Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is about adding to the sustainability of the environment by constructing energy saving buildings and adding energy-saving features to existing buildings to reduce energy consumption.…
If you want to get a general contractor license, Oregon authorities require you to follow a series of steps so you can prove that you have the expertise and knowledge…
Susan Payton is the President of Egg Marketing & Communications, a content marketing & social media firm. She’s written three business books, and blogs about small business on sites including…
For construction companies, winter maintenance of their heavy equipment is much different than during the warmer months. It is always best to start transitioning over to winter maintenance habits in…
Growth in construction slowed during the economic slowdown but has been slowly recovering and that trend is expected to continue. Still, now is not the time to sit back and…
When you run your own construction company, you need the best HR management system you can devise. Whether you’re hiring new employees, letting ineffective workers go, or staffing individual jobs,…
Using ideas for best practices lets a contractor take advantage of the latest technology, ideas, and techniques to bring a project to a successful conclusion. It is also a good…
Many people make New Year’s resolutions, and contractors can find that it is also a good idea to make resolutions to improve their business. Following are some suggestions that can…
According to Michigan.gov, the state of Michigan has seen a steady increase in residential home construction since 2012. While this is only one part of the overall Michigan construction industry,…
Contractors might spend most of their days in the real world rather than the virtual, examining materials, overseeing construction, and performing other duties for clients. However, many effective and useful…