Writer Laura M. LaVoie and her husband first heard about tiny houses in 2008, when Jay Shafer appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. “Matt and I had just bought some land in the mountains of North Carolina and were trying to decide what to build, when a friend told me about these tiny homes on…
According to the New England Economic Partnership, the outlook for construction hiring in the state of Massachusetts exceeds the prospects for the rest of the country. That means that there is going to be plenty of construction work for companies to fight over in the Massachusetts, and that can lead to opportunities for your contracting…
Diane Helbig is an internationally recognized business and leadership development coach and president of Seize This Day Coaching, author of Lemonade Stand Selling and Expert Insights, and the host of Accelerate Your Business Growth radio show. With the advent of social media, marketing has forever changed. Contracting businesses now have the opportunity to showcase their…
Florida contractors need a wide variety of skills and abilities to help them perform well on the job. Whether you’re just starting out in this industry or looking for a refresher course as a seasoned veteran, consider devoting some time to developing these essential skills. 1. Cooperation and Teamwork As a contractor, you work with…
As unmanned aerial vehicles or drones are finding use in a wide variety of industries, the construction industry has also found that using drones for different tasks can improve performance in different projects. As regulations for drone use in a commercial application become more uniform, the construction industry will undoubtedly find many more uses than…
Mark Babbitt is the author of A World Gone Social: How Companies Must Adapt to Survive. He is also the CEO of talent community YouTern and the President of Switch and Shift LLC, a leadership consultancy. The good news? The economy continues to show signs of improvement. The bad news? Your competition seems to be…
As a construction contractor, you will notice that your work tends to be seasonal. There are times throughout the year when you are busy with work that has scheduled for months, and then you will run into those times when most of the work you do is taken on at the last minute. During the…
Minnesota contractors need a diverse range of skills and abilities if they want to achieve success in this industry. Whether you’re just starting out in the field or coming up on your tenth anniversary as a contractor, it’s important to develop these four essential skills. 1. Financial Skills While Minnesota contractors might spend most of…
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a U.S. Green Building Council initiative that certifies buildings and construction professionals. The organization seeks to promote sustainable building practices. If you’re a contractor, you might want to consider LEED certification. What Does LEED Certification Mean for Buildings? In terms of building standards, LEED…
If you’re interested in becoming a contractor in Michigan, you’ll need to take contractor classes to show that you are prepared for the work. The state of Michigan requires contractors to take classes before they obtain their licenses as well as throughout the careers. 1. Michigan Offers Two Types of Contractor Licenses Before you can…